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Sherman's March poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.8 / 100
1985·Biography / Comedy / Documentary·2h 37m

SHERMAN'S MARCH

“An improbable search for love”

Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.

Above the Line
Ross McElwee·DirectorRoss McElwee·WriterRoss McElwee·Director of PhotographyRichard Bock·Sound Mixer
Cast
Ross McElwee·SelfDede McElwee·SelfPatricia Rendleman·SelfCharleen Swansea·SelfRoss McElwee Jr.·SelfBurt Reynolds·SelfTom McElwee·SelfWini Wood·SelfDee Dee Geraty·SelfJoyous Perrin·Self
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Ross McElwee·Director
Writing· 1
Ross McElwee·Writer
Camera· 2
Ross McElwee·Director of PhotographyMichel Negroponte·Camera Operator
Sound & Music· 2
Richard Bock·Sound MixerRoss McElwee·Sound
Production· 1
Ross McElwee·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Ross McElwee·Cinematography
By the Numbers
75.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Sherman's March's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#FF0000
Mood
Quirky, Historical, Colorful
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a black and white, stippled illustration of a man's head and shoulders, identified as General William Tecumseh Sherman, with bright blue eye”

documentarycomedy
Key Elements
General Sherman IllustrationFemale Figures
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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