New York film critic Godfrey Cheshire returns home to North Carolina to find out they are moving his family's plantation which leads him to explore th
| Publisher | FIRST RUN FEATURES |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2008-01-01 |
| Format |
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| MPN | 720229913607 |
| Brand | First RUN Features |
| EAN | 0720229913607 |
| Directed By | Godfrey Cheshire |
| Release Date | 2009-02-17 |
| Label | FIRST RUN FEATURES |
| UPC | 720229913607 |
| Region Code | 1 |
| Title | Moving Midway |
| Studio | FIRST RUN FEATURES |
| Starring | Godfrey Cheshire,Robert Hinton,Charlie Hinton Silver |
| Running Time | 98 minutes |
| Theatrical Release Date | 2008 |
| MPAA Rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 |
| Manufacturer | FIRST RUN FEATURES |
Review by David Smith, 2010-07-22
Before watching this movie I could not imagine how a film-maker could make moving a house interesting or rise above the technical. However Moving Midway has plot, plot twists, drama, forward movement -- all of the elements that make for a good drama. The focus is on the human element, on a South that was and what the South has become. The film-makers intermix the moving of an historic structure from one site to to another with history, sociology, and discovery. This is a very interesting effort. The technical quality of this film is very good.
Review by Bluestalking Reader, 2010-05-06
I don't remember how I came upon this film, where I learned of the title. Must have been a little bit of serendipity.
Though this is the story of one family's experiences, the themes are universal. Native southern myself, I recognized a lot of my heritage - some of it positive, and some not so much. Both the good and the bad were included in "Moving Midway," nothing hidden, nothing swept under the rug.
The way the past was woven in with the present may be the documentary's best quality. As such it works well for those of us who are familiar with the themes, yet it would also be of interest to those without a direct southern lineage. Historians and genealogists could glean much from this one family's experience, one which is not at all uncommon. Even someone with only a passing interest in the South and its history would come away with a greater understanding of this difficult chapter in our country's history.
Highly recommended.
Review by Dottie A. Randazzo, 2009-09-29
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Review by Lynda L. Withbroe, 2009-06-26
I heard an interview of the creator of this DVD. His story was fasinating and I wanted to know more. Meeting via DVD his family and the families of former slaves of his family was amazing--like seeing history unfold before you. It made history come alive. Can't wait to view it with my grandsons.
Review by David Amiot, 2009-06-17
While interesting to anyone interested in North Carolina family history, this is particulary so for anyone descended from the John Hintons of Wake County.
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