This documentary shows an aspect of the Civil War that is often not talked about. This is a very powerful, insightful reflection on the carnage and destruction brought on by the most devastating four years in the history of our country. Oliver Platt is superb as a narrator; his cadence and tone reflect the solemnity of the topic. The authentic letters and first-hand accounts reflect a nation mortally wounded by war. The film explains how a new industry, burying the dead on a massive scale, was born as a result of the war, and how woefully unprepared the nation was to address this issue. It also explains how Memorial day was first established as a way to honor the soldiers. It is impossible to watch this documentary and come away unmoved.
Review of Death and the Civil War
