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Ross McElwee sets out to trace General Sherman's destructive march through the South, but keeps getting sidetracked by his own romantic misadventures along the way.

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  • Meet Ross McElwee's romantic interests
  • Follow McElwee's personal reflections on love
  • Discover the impact of Sherman's Civil War campaign

Did You Know

  • Sherman's March won the Grand Jury prize at the 1987 Sundance Film Festival.
  • The film was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry in 2000.
  • McElwee filmed the documentary with a budget of $9,000, equivalent to about $26,942 in 2025.
  • The film has a duration of 158 minutes.

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Who directed Sherman's March?

Sherman's March was directed by Ross McElwee.

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Sherman's March was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry in 2000.

What was the budget for Sherman's March?

McElwee set out to film Sherman's March with a budget of $9,000.

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