Saw this movie on 3-20 with my family which includes a 9 year old grandson. We enjoyed it and thought it was awesome. DJ Perry did a fantastic job writing and acting in this epic filmed in Michigan. Two thumbs up, go see it while you can.

The film takes place ten years after the Civil War in rural Michigan. Emmett (Shane Hagedorn) has a son and has lost his wife. He fought bravely in the Civil War but has lost his taste for killing. He vowed to take care of the family of a black soldier who died in battle. He provides for Haddie (Lauren LaStrada) and her daughter to the dismay of the prejudices of the town.

When a circus train gets stuck on the tracks nearby, some enterprising townies decide to kidnap the two black women and sell them to the circus. And also a tiger has escaped.

Haddie is billed as a former slave, although most of the black soldiers were free blacks and they didn't fight side by side with white soldiers but as their own unit. The film had some small anachronisms.

This is a heartwarming film about faith and race relationships. Acting and script were questionable.

This movie drew me in from the beginning. The themes of resilience and forgiveness were woven throughout from beginning to end.