It's stunning that so many people on both sides perished in this senseless feud. Mills brings this compelling story and fascinating characters to life, infusing a feature film with documentary-style narrative with panache and expertise. The cinematography is top-notch and the music sets a somber mood reflecting the events of this inexplicable tragedy...
The Pleasant Valley War
2021
Action / Documentary / Western
The Pleasant Valley War
2021
Action / Documentary / Western
Keywords: based on true storybased on a true story
Plot summary
One of 12 Westerns made in 12 months during 2020, this film tells the incredible true story of America's bloodiest family feud. Told through a combination of documentary interviews and traditional Western scenes, The Pleasant Valley War tracks the fallout between the Grahams and Tewksburys which led to a ten year battle and cost up to fifty lives.
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Fascinating, Tragic Story
Live by the gun...
A digestible 1-hour storytelling about "The Pleasant Valley War" which took place in Young, AZ in the late 1800s fueled by a family feud. Scenes shot on locations where the actual events took place. Director and actors interject narrative along with fictional re-enactments supported by factual events. The actual story is complex and occurs over several years - this film highlights the major events. This isn't groundbreaking filmmaking but it's a fairly entertaining representation of this history - an improvement over still-photos narratives or stock footage type documentaries.
A historical peice given a breath of life
The narrative voice over, horsemanship, and dual character portrayals with 4th wall interviews made for an entertaining hour. Even learned a few things.
Maybe a series should be made to expand on everything during that family feud.