Rock Island Prison 1864

Set during the Civil War, the film brings to life an extraordinary yet often forgotten reality: Black Union soldiers, many of whom were recently freed from slavery, were assigned to guard Co... Read allSet during the Civil War, the film brings to life an extraordinary yet often forgotten reality: Black Union soldiers, many of whom were recently freed from slavery, were assigned to guard Confederate POWs at an Union prison.Set during the Civil War, the film brings to life an extraordinary yet often forgotten reality: Black Union soldiers, many of whom were recently freed from slavery, were assigned to guard Confederate POWs at an Union prison.