The Annotated Field Guide of Ulysses S. Grant (2020)

In the tumultuous 1860's, half of America is under the dominion of an unrecognized, white supremacist state. The Annotated Field Guide of Ulysses S. Grant weaves a spellbinding narrative, tracing General Grant's crusade of liberation across the southern United States. The film, shot with 16mm flair, transports viewers from national military parks to sprawling suburban landscapes, from the serpentine swamps of the Texas-Louisiana border to a New England prison island, painting a vivid tableau of a nation at war. This cinematic journey is more than a mere biography; it's a hybrid of travelogue, essay, and landscape documentary that breathes life into the historic battlefields. The film shuns conventional storytelling methods, eschewing actors and vintage photographs for an innovative approach. The Civil War's explosive battles are translated into paper reenactments, employing hex and counter war games, and Civil War-themed bubblegum cards from hobbyist gamer subcultures. The film is an auditory treat as well, with a soundtrack inspired by 70's crime films, infusing the narrative with synth jams that pay a fitting tribute to the Confederacy's downfall. The Annotated Field Guide of Ulysses S. Grant is a unique navigation through a pivotal period in American history, a moving picture postcard from a land torn by war, and an unflinching look at the man who dared to shatter the chains of oppression.

The Annotated Field Guide of Ulysses S. Grant is an animation movie featuring Jim Finn.

The Annotated Field Guide of Ulysses S. Grant is currently streaming on DocAlliance Films and OVID.

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