Letters from Iwo Jima

I was (and still am) in a Civil War kick after doing some extensive family tree research the past few months. I have discovered that I had many,many relatives that fought for the CSA...several giving the 'last full measure of devotion' to their cause.

I stumbled across "The Last Confederate" at Walmart the week it was released and decided to take a gamble and purchased it.

For a truly independent film, this film is exceptional. Granted it won't win any awards because it may not contain the necessary acting "standards." Regardless, it was very refreshing to see a film produced, written, directed and starring such impassioned folks, the ancestors of the title character, Robert Adams. Accurate battle scenes...Fairly authentic details..I especially liked seeing a dead Confederate soldier wearing a "US" belt buckle.

My rating for "The Last Confederate" (out of five): opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:
Of course, your mileage may vary!

 

Im not sure but I could probably give this film the same rating as you did. I was pleasantly surprised to see Mickey Rooney in the film though. The only thing that really bugged me about the movie was too many going back and forward flashes. A few would have been perfect. And as for the battle scenes, I too thought they were well done.

If you liked this movie, you might like: The Colt. I bought this one at of all places: Dollar General-for $5.00. I also first saw this played near Christmas last year on the Hallmark Channel.

 

Suh, you'd better apologise, ah say apologise, for that!

Nope, born in the great and sovereign state of South Carolina...Charleston to be exact. Rest of the family born in the illustrious state of Georgia. (I was the youngest.)

As best that I can tell, none of my ancestors lived north of Virginia. Most migrated from Va to Ga and NC.

Two paternal great-great grandfathers served in 13th Georgia Infantry, Co. F, from July 1861 to 9 Apr 1865. Maternal great-great grandfather served with Thomas' Legion (NC). Many, many great-great-great uncles, first and second cousins (several times removed) serving with Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee.