The Gettysburg Book: A Father, Son & The Killer Angels film screening
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A new film set to be released this summer will explore the untold story of Michael Shaara’s creation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Killer Angels," which directly inspired Ken Burns’ epic series, "The Civil War" as well as the 1993 film, "Gettysburg."
Filmmakers Jake Boritt and Gordon Beittenmiller, with the support of Gettysburg History, will premiere "The Gettysburg Book: A Father, Son & The Killer Angels," on July 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. The documentary will dive into the writing of Shaara’s book while also revealing the profound personal toll its creation took on the author’s family.
The Gettysburg Book film tells the story of "The Killer Angels" through the eyes of Michael Shaara’s son Jeff and daughter Lila. Commentary on the book’s enduring reach comes from "Gettysburg" film cast members Martin Sheen, Jeff Daniels, and Stephen Lang, as well as the film’s director, Ron Maxwell, and historians Gary Gallagher, Carrie Janney, and Scott Hartwig.
The July 3rd screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and bestselling author Jeff Shaara.
Tickets are $20/general admission.
Reserve your tickets: https://gettysburgmajestic.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=435
Filmmakers Jake Boritt and Gordon Beittenmiller, with the support of Gettysburg History, will premiere "The Gettysburg Book: A Father, Son & The Killer Angels," on July 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. The documentary will dive into the writing of Shaara’s book while also revealing the profound personal toll its creation took on the author’s family.
The Gettysburg Book film tells the story of "The Killer Angels" through the eyes of Michael Shaara’s son Jeff and daughter Lila. Commentary on the book’s enduring reach comes from "Gettysburg" film cast members Martin Sheen, Jeff Daniels, and Stephen Lang, as well as the film’s director, Ron Maxwell, and historians Gary Gallagher, Carrie Janney, and Scott Hartwig.
The July 3rd screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and bestselling author Jeff Shaara.
Tickets are $20/general admission.
Reserve your tickets: https://gettysburgmajestic.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=435
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Where is it happening?
Majestic Theater, 29 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-1802, United States
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Host or PublisherGettysburg History
