Noted filmmaker Jake Boritt is coming to Carlisle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for a special free public showing and discussion of his latest film, “The Gettysburg Story,” a state-of-the-art documentary about the pivotal Civil War battle narrated by actor Stephen Lang. What makes this film especially unique and cutting-edge is Boritt’s use of high-definition camera-enabled drone aircraft. His innovative project quite literally depicts the 1863 battlefield from a perspective that you have never seen before. You will be amazed at the visual spectacle and fascinated by Boritt’s discussion of how 21st-century technology helped bring to life this classic 19th-century American story.
Event details:
Film: “The Gettysburg Story” by Jake Boritt
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Start : 7pm
Location: Dickinson College campus, Althouse 106
Parking: Available nearby on either W. High or W. Louther Streets
Length: 60 minutes followed by Q&A with director
Cost: Free (suitable for all ages and open to the public)
The Gettysburg Story Preview from Jake Boritt on Vimeo.
