Across Five Aprils

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Across Five Aprils (1990)

Directed by Kevin Meyer

“A personal quest turns a young boy into a man.”

Drama, TV Movie, History

Jethro Creighton (Todd Duffey) is a young man of nine years from Southern Illinois who is growing up during the outbreak of the American Civil War. Helping his father farm is all he really knows. This makes things difficult when his kin fights for the Union Army, as well as the Rebel cause. He doesn't know who what to do. Should he fight for the Yankees, the Rebs, or just continue working on the farm? He has a cousin who is a deserter which he helps with food and a blanket; this is a crime not taken lightly. He writes Abraham Lincoln for advice on the matter. The president responds in a letter which guides him some, but more or less provides him with comfort; when a nine year old is in the midst of war, what is more important?

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Crew

Director
Kevin Meyer
Writer
Kevin Meyer

Details

Release date
1990-01-01
Genres
Drama, TV Movie, History
Original language
EN
Countries
United States of America
Production
Family Channel