Product Description

THE BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY THAT SHOWS ONE MAN'S COURAGE AND FORTITUDE Harvard student William F. Bartlett stretches the bounds of human resilience in "Shot to Pieces." His determination to triumph in battle is legendary. Hit again and again by Confederate rifle and cannon fire, Bartlett resolutely returns to battle despite myriad injuries. Even after losing his leg from the knee down, this brave soldier leads his troops with an untiring spirit. Returning to battle and later captured at the Battle of the Crater, he survives starvation and disease in prison to return to his home. Bartlett is later honored by both the North and South for his devotion to duty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80850 in DVD
• Brand: INECOM ENT.
• Released on: 2002-11-26
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .25 pounds
• Running time: 80 minutes

Features

• Along with several fellow Harvard students, William F. Bartlett joins the Union Army's 20th Massachusetts regiment. In the opening sequence, the "Harvard" regiment suffers a blistering defeat at the Battle of Ball's Bluff. Scouting the Federal picket line at Yorktown, Barlett's left knee and lower leg are Shot To Pieces by Confederate gunfire. The surgeon amputates from the knee dow

Review
"A remarkable story about a soldier in the midst of battle whose determination is an inspiration to all. Highly recommended." --Susan Clayton, "Library Journal"

Review
"Extremely well done." --Ed Hulse, "Video Business"

Review
"This is the film to watch for an authentic telling of the war that immerses you into the smoke, gunfire and war..." --Eve Contreras, "LAFM" (Los Angeles Film Magazine)

Customer Reviews

Courage, bravery and an iron will!
This amazing and true tale follows the Civil War life of General Bartlett who survived multiple skirmishes, battles and hardships throughout his military career. This story starts with Bartlett barely surviving a dangerous skirmish and retreat during the battle of Ball's Bluff when he was a Captain of Company I, 20th Massachusetts. Bartlett is soon promoted a number of times while losing a leg and suffering from a multiple of wounds. Contrary to family pleas not to go back to the field, Bartlett faces the enemy on countless occasions and is eventually promoted to Brigadier General at the age of 24.

The action never stops and the re-enactments are great. Michael Kraus,David Neville and company have put together their finest work in this production that captures the heart, bravery and boldness of a great Union officer. A nice thing to add is that this production is created by historians who care about proper clothing and following the absolute correct formats of those they are portraying. Excellent re-enactments and fighting await you in this 80 minute story about a man that defied many odds during the Civil War.

Could have been better.
I was a bit disappointed by this film. I was expecting a motion picture. It is more of a documentary. The caption on the back of the DVD box leads you to believe that it's a full-length movie. The acting wasn't the greatest either.

SHOT TO PIECES AND LEFT FOR DEAD - BOTH VERY LOW BUDGET DVDS
I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU SAVE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ONE........IT DEFINITELY IS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY. THE QUALITY IS POOR/VOLUMN CONTROL WAS VIRTUALLY NON EXISTANT. FOUND MYSELF TURNING IT UP AND DOWN ALL THROUGH THE DVD. BUSSLER'S UNFORM EVEN LOOKED PHONEY WITH HIS PLAID SHIRT ON UNDER IT.........JUST NOT A QUALITY PRODUCT ......... PERIOD!