Sherman's March is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Ross McElwee starts out making a film about General Sherman's march through Georgia, North and South Carolinas during the Civil War. It becomes much more of a personal story, as Ross has just broken up with his girlfriend and has trouble remaining focused on his project.
On his journey through the south, he falls for almost every belle he meets along the way. Every near true love dissolves before our very eyes, and the history lesson becomes secondary to the director's longing for a soul mate. He is funny, introspective, and so genuine, that I kept hoping he would find his other half during his expedition.
Although a bit long at over two and a half hours, I never lost interest in McElwee's quest for knowledge and companionship; Sherman's March is a winner.
On his journey through the south, he falls for almost every belle he meets along the way. Every near true love dissolves before our very eyes, and the history lesson becomes secondary to the director's longing for a soul mate. He is funny, introspective, and so genuine, that I kept hoping he would find his other half during his expedition.
Although a bit long at over two and a half hours, I never lost interest in McElwee's quest for knowledge and companionship; Sherman's March is a winner.