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One of seven Vanguard Gems—unique and exciting don’t miss movies from some of the festival’s most innovative artists.


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Holly Herrick, Sarasota Film Festival



“General Orders No. 9 speaks for itself. Perfectly orchestrated, there is no other film like this one. Beautiful, original, contemplative, stunning, resonant and the list could go on.”


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Rachel Morgan, Sidewalk Moving Picture festival



“had me from the word go”
David Krasnow, Studio 360

360 Staff Pick
“General Orders No. 9” was the document in which Robert E. Lee ordered his troops to surrender to Ulysses S. Grant. A film of the same name by Robert Persons never refers to this document or to the Civil War itself, which is strange. There is a lot about this film — touring art house theaters around the US — that is strange, and troubling, and haunting, and beautiful. In this rare case, “visionary” is not too strong word…
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