The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow

A sensational and gripping documentary detailing one the Civil War's most curious controversies.

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On April 12th, 1864, at an insignificant little fort, several hundred black Union soldiers fought a hopeless battle against a Confederate general who was destined to become the first Grand Wizard of the KKK. This battle had a domino effect, trickling down the long road of history. Today, it is just a footnote in most history books; however, no other event of the Civil War has had such a profound impact on the twentieth century, especially on American culture.

Director: Stan Armstrong, John Barrett
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 83 min
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle

Keywords

civil war, ku klux klan, race politics, racism, massacre, battle, american civil war, confederacy, confederate army, war documentary, fort pillow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow about?
On April 12th, 1864, at an insignificant little fort, several hundred black Union soldiers fought a hopeless battle against a Confederate general who was destined to become the first Grand Wizard of the KKK. This battle had a domino effect, trickling down the long road of history. Today, it is just a footnote in most history books; however, no other event of the Civil War has had such a profound impact on the twentieth century, especially on American culture.
Who directed The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow?
The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow was directed by Stan Armstrong, John Barrett.
How long is The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow?
The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow?
The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow is a Documentary, History, War film.
What are the themes of The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow?
The themes of The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow include: American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle.