The year is 1862 and the American Civil War is raging. For one family in the South, conflicting views on the war cause tension in the family. William, the family's eldest brother, soon grows restless and feels drawn to the Union cause. Feeling betrayed, his younger brother Adam takes up arms in the Confederate army to defend the family home. Now two years later, with old grudges still burning and bullets whizzing by, the brothers meet face-to-face during the Battle of the Wilderness.

Director Biography - Casey Schaffer

Casey Schaffer is a 22-year-old award-winning filmmaker and a recent graduate from DeSales University in Pennsylvania. Casey has won awards at film festivals across the country for his short films “LISTEN” (2023), and “Hello, It’s Me” (2023).

Casey is proud to have a personal connection to the Civil War through his great-great grandfather, who served in the 88th Pennsylvania regiment for the Union Army. He has long been a passionate history buff and is excited to combine his love of history and filmmaking. As the writer and director of “Brothers: A Civil War Story,” Casey is extremely grateful to his talented cast and crew and is honored to have the opportunity to share this compelling story with you.

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