NF Union Bound

[huskerblitz]

Union Bound is the amazing true story of Joseph Hoover a Union Soldier who witnessed many incredible moments during the terrible carnage of the Civil War. He wrote two diaries which survive today. In 1864 he was captured at the battle of the Wilderness and was taken to the notorious camp "Andersonville". After four months he was transferred to Florence, SC to a new camp. Together with a friend he escaped. They were aided by slaves and what is now known as the "underground railroad" to get to freedom. Joseph was later wounded in the war but survived. After the war he went back to his farm in upstate New York and worked as a cabinet maker. He went on to live to be 84.

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http://www.unionboundthemovie.com/Home.html

 

[WJC]

Thanks for the 'heads up'!
Look forward to seeing it. It's a great story line. Anyone familiar with the diaries? It will be interesting to see how closely they follow them.
I'm always skeptical of films "based on a true story". Too often there is little in common with the truth....

 

[huskerblitz]

Thanks for the 'heads up'!
Anyone familiar with the diaries? It will be interesting to see how closely they follow them. I'm always skeptical of films "based on a true story". Too often there is little in common with the truth....

Not familiar with the diaries but I picked up the movie a few months ago. It's not bad. Lower budget film but really not that bad but it's been awhile since I've watched it. Been thinking of watching it again if I can find time. Likely a summertime thing.