Field of lost shoes official trailer 2014 directed by sean mcnamara, starring lauren holly, nolan gould, tom skerritt based on a true story of the american civil war, culminating at the battle. In 1864, the virginia military institute vmi was a training ground for confederate soldiers. Released in 2015 and directed by sean mcnamara, field of lost shoes aka battlefield of lost souls chronicles the civil war battle of new market wherein the confederates were forced to enlist the aid of cadets from the virginia military institute vmi to stave off union forces in the shenandoah valley. When its not serving as a promotional tool for the venerable virginia military institute, field of lost shoes proves an impressively rendered if decidedly oldfashioned retelling of the. Field of lost shoes is a 2014 american war drama film directed by sean mcnamara and written by dave kennedy and thomas farrell. From vmi to james island, hollywood battles to get the civil. It is based on the true story of a group of cadets from the virginia military institute who participated in the.
Movie field of lost shoes nonfiction history of the. Field of lost shoes brings civil war history to the big screen. See more ideas about field of lost shoes, civil war movies and battle of new market. The new film field of lost shoes follows a group of vmi cadets who fought at the battle of new market. Vmi cadets lose more than their shoes civil war memory. For some reason, they choose captain henry du pont. The film stars nolan gould, lauren holly, jason isaacs, tom skerritt, keith david and david arquette. A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the virginia military institute must. Sep 24, 2014 field of lost shoes judges the vmi cadets by making them more modern, more tolerant, more like us than they were.
The field of lost shoes vmi cadets at new market the. Jan 02, 2015 the story of those cadets from vmi, and the impact it had on the battle, is the subject of the film field of lost shoes. The battle was fought in the shenandoah valley of virginia on may 15, 1864. Field of lost shoes 2015 jason isaacs in field of lost shoes 2015. Not only did field of lost shoes depict the heartbreaking reality of a slave auction and the splitting up of black families, but it shows vmis cook, old judge keith david, being brutally beaten and falsely imprisoned for stealing food. The movie tells the story of a small group of vmi cadets that includes moses ezekiel, john wise son of henry wise, and garland jefferson yes, that jefferson. It is based on the true story of a group of cadets from the virginia military institute who participated in the battle of new market against union forces during the american civil war. Field of lost shoes on the new market battlefield breckinridge reluctantly ordered the vmi cadet battalion to fill the gap.
Directed by sean mcnamara soul surfer, and featuring a mixed cast of fresh faces and wellknowns, field of lost shoes won the best dramatic feature award at the gi film festival. See more ideas about field of lost shoes, civil war movies and lost. Indeed, there seems to be no reason for lincoln and grant to be in the movie at all, since it really is all about breckinridge and the vmi cadets. Field of lost shoes judges the vmi cadets by making them more modern, more tolerant, more like us than they were. Field of lost shoes official trailer 1 2014 david arquette war. Field of lost shoes official trailer 2014 directed by sean. Ten cadets died and 47 were wounded on the rainsoaked shenandoah valley battlefield, where many of them lost their shoes in the. The lowbudget war drama field of lost shoes tells an interesting chapter of civil war history.
Field of lost shoes battle of new market 1864 movie trailer. The film also outright says the war is being fought over slavery, something other civil war films. He brings total war to the pristine shenandoah valley in virginia, breadbasket of the south. In the beginning credits, the title card for bosch motion picture distributing has a scrolling marquee of psalm 23 yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear. And unlike other civil war era movies, field of lost shoes is filmed completely from the perspective of the confederacy. Field of lost shoes is a war drama based on a powerful true story set during the civil war.
The motion picture, field of lost shoes, that is currently available on netflix, tells the story of the role of cadets from the virginia military institute vmi at the battle of new market. The movie purports to tell the story of the vmi cadets who participated in the 1864 battle of new market in the shenandoah valley. Thats my opinion and as you say, we all are entitled to our opinions whether we are movie goers or we are film buffs. The story of vmi and the battle of new market, which took place in may 1864 is well known to civil war enthusiasts and actually offers a promising window into a number of aspects of. Though an independent film through and through, field of lost shoes certainly was able to attract a number of celebrity, or at least blist, actors. Hollywood limelight shines on vmi june 5, 2014 by field of lost shoes for this article that was posted in april, please click here. Oct 12, 2014 the new film field of lost shoes follows a group of vmi cadets who fought at the battle of new market.
Dec 19, 2014 the movie tells the story of a small group of vmi cadets that includes moses ezekiel, john wise son of henry wise, and garland jefferson yes, that jefferson. The vmi corps of cadets fought as a unit at the battle of new market, virginia, on may 15, 1864. This is what i found hard to accept and made me cringe. Field of lost shoes is a 2014 american civil war comingofage drama produced and directed by sean mcnamara soul surfer. Jason isaacs turns in a superb performance as general john c. A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the virginia military institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the shenandoah valley. Virginia military institute has arguably one of the most loyal alumni groups in the country, and many graduates call richmond home. Mpaa trailer to the motion picture field of lost shoes based on a. The film is one in a long history of civil war movies, many of which have been problematic. The film examines the feelings of these young men during war time including slavery, their state of virginia seceding from the union, falling in. Field of lost shoes brings civil war history to the big.
Ten cadets died and 47 were wounded on the rainsoaked shenandoah valley battlefield. The vmi cadet corps, over half of whom were first year students, or rats, were called to join breckinridge and his army of 4,500 veterans. A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the virginia military institute. On may 10, 1864, the vmi corps of cadets was ordered to join gen. In this true story of the american civil war, we will meet a group of boys who will have a hand in affecting the course of history. In the midst of a prolonged and deadly american civil war, president abraham lincoln appoints a very different kind of general, ulysses s. Ten cadets were killed in battle or died later from the effects of their wounds. Field of lost shoes 2015 jason isaacs in field of lost shoes 2015 field of lost.
Jun 25, 2015 indeed, there seems to be no reason for lincoln and grant to be in the movie at all, since it really is all about breckinridge and the vmi cadets. Although field of lost shoes falls into the military movie bucket, its a story. The film examines the feelings of these young men during war time including slavery, their state of virginia seceding from the union, falling in love and eventually going into battle. Apparently the filmmakers decided field of lost shoes needed a character to provide a union perspective during the battle. The vmi communitys devotion to its members and to its roots. With michael krebs, jake lawson, sean marquette, david arquette. Every year during the first weekend of september, the freshman class of vmi, or rats as they are called at vmi, visit new market battlefield state historical park for a day long orientation to the 1864 battle in which the vmi cadet corps so prominently figured. A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the virginia military institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to. Sep 03, 2014 field of lost shoes official trailer 2014 directed by sean mcnamara, starring lauren holly, nolan gould, tom skerritt based on a true story of the american civil war, culminating at the battle. I cant imagine what the vmi cadets felt as they made the long march into new market, says nolan gould, who plays one of the cadets and is best known as luke.
It prefaces that every year, the vmi holds a parade in honor of those that died in the battle of new market, a fight where seven young friends went into the battle, and only. The film field of lost shoes is a wonderful, gripping picture concerning a group of vmi cadets and their valiant stand against grizzled union veterans during the 1864 battle of new market. The story of those cadets from vmi, and the impact it had on the battle, is the subject of the film field of lost shoes. The movie begins with modern day footage of virginia military institute cadets. Field of lost shoes honoring vmi cadets tripadvisor. Sean mcnamaras 2014 film, field of lost shoes, is a fictionalized account of the actions performed by the cadets of the virginia military institute during the battle. A group of teenage cadets at the virginia military institute must confront the horrors of. At the battle of new market, seven vmi friends went into battle. Battle of new market vmi archives virginia military. Frankly, a movie about a bloody battle in the bloodiest war in american. Benward will be playing john wise, a vmi cadet, in the battle of. Aug 12, 2017 field of lost shoes movie battle of new market.
Breckenridge, who during a particularly poignant scene prior to the battle, speaks frankly to. Mcnamara and his collaborators can dig up the skeletons of longdead rebels and clatter their dry jawbones against their skulls. Field of lost shoes official trailer 1 2014 david arquette war drama hd. Field of lost shoes official trailer 1 2014 david arquette war drama. I really wanted to love this movie since it told the story of the vmi cadets at the. Field of lost shoes tells the story of seven of those boys, of which only four survived. Lr actors luke benward and nolan gould listen to director sean mcnamara talk about field of lost shoes friday, may 10, 20. In may of 1864 as the union advanced throughout the south the cadets at the virginia military. Apr 11, 2014 although field of lost shoes falls into the military movie bucket, its a story about young men students, sheltered from war answering the call to an overwhelming sense of duty. From vmi to james island, hollywood battles to get the.
This, is in stark contrast to field of lost shoes, which i felt tried to spoon feed revisionist history. Field of lost shoes is not as memorable as gettysburg or gods and generals, but its a story worth telling a part of american history that should, indeed, inspire a movie. Teen soldiers in the field of lost shoes homeschooling. The cadets, under the direction of vmi commandant of cadets lt. Based on a true story, field of lost shoes is beautifully shot, packed with a talented cast and crew, and will have you weeping for the young lives. Film recounting vmis role at new market to premiere next. Field of lost shoes 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Sep 25, 2014 the battle, which took place on a muddy field in which shoes indeed were lost, is reasonably well choreographed and filmed, but ultimately lacks the excitement of a typical civil war reenactment. Field of lost shoes united states of america service. Field of lost shoes is a 2014 american war drama film directed by sean mcnamara and written. That section of the battlefield became known as the field of lost shoes. Free state of jones the introduction battle movie clip matthew mcconaughey war drama 2016 duration. The superintendent of the virginia military institute vmi in nearby lexington volunteers to send the corps of cadets to protect the valley.
Teen soldiers in the field of lost shoes homeschooling teen. The is the true story of young vmi cadets pulled into the civil war and fighting against all odds in the midst of americas deadliest. Rewriting history to egregious ends, field of lost shoes recounts the truelife saga of seven virginia military institute cadets who in 1864 died in service to the confederate army during the battle of new market. Using the names and persona of actual participants involved, the movie first acquaints the viewer with each of the seven cadets and with john wise luke b enward, son of virginias governor, taking center stage as he comes of age and develops his moral. Directed by sean mcnamara soul surfer, and featuring a mixed cast of fresh faces and wellknowns, field of lost shoes won the best dramatic feature award at. Field of lost shoes dvd, 2014 for sale online ebay. The battle, which took place on a muddy field in which shoes indeed were lost, is reasonably well choreographed and filmed, but ultimately lacks the excitement of a typical civil war reenactment. Therefore, the cadets would call this battlefield the field of lost shoes. Scott ship, marched 80 miles km in four days to meet up with general breckinridges confederate force. The film stars luke benward as cadet john wise, lauren holly. The movie follows a group of seven cadets of the virginia military institute, based on real characters.
Movie field of lost shoes nonfiction history of the civil. Faced with war and what theyre fighting for, the cadets of vmi virginia military institute showed tremendous courage at the battle of new market, 15 may 1864. Vmis cadet corps fought as a unit at new market on may 15, 1864. The cadets, numbering 257, were organized into a battalion of four companies of infantry and one section of artillery. The cadet charge, and the shoeless field, are depicted in a painting, new market battle, by benjamin west clinedinst, vmi class of 1880, a dominant feature in jackson memorial hall since its unveiling in 1914. No need to waste time endlessly browsingheres the entire lineup of new movies and tv. The battle va museum of the civil war virginia military institute. Aug 17, 2012 therefore, the cadets would call this battlefield the field of lost shoes. Battle of new market vmi archives virginia military institute.
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