Sherman's March

The story

Documentarian Ross McElwee originally set out to make a travelogue of sorts tracing General William T. Sherman's infamous scorched-earth march through the Confederacy in the latter stages of the Civil War. Instead, haunted by a recent breakup with a girlfriend, McElwee ends up documenting his progress -- or lack thereof -- in starting a new relationship. His journey then becomes one of self-reflection and self-discovery rather than a historical/sociological exploration.

Cast & crew

Ross McElweeSelf

Dede McElwee

Dede McElweeSelf

Patricia Rendleman

Patricia RendlemanSelf

Charleen SwanseaSelf

Ross McElwee Jr.

Ross McElwee Jr.Self

Burt ReynoldsSelf

Tom McElwee

Tom McElweeSelf

Wini Wood

Wini WoodSelf

Dee Dee Geraty

Dee Dee GeratySelf

Joyous Perrin

Joyous PerrinSelf

Richard LeacockSelf - Historical Narration (voice)