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The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching their society collapse as Union ("Yankee") forces under General Sherman take control of the city.
: Facing retreat, Confederate General Hood orders the city's supplies and military infrastructure destroyed to prevent them from falling into Union hands. Watch The Burning of Atlanta 2020
: A central subplot involves Confederate cavalrymen disguised in Union uniforms ("donning the Union blue") to infiltrate Northern lines and inventory supplies. Production and Reception The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching
: The film stars Jerry Chesser, Russell Dobson, and William Wylie. It was written, produced, and directed by Christopher Forbes. Production and Reception : The film stars Jerry
: Because of the 2020 release date, this film is sometimes confused with the 2020 George Floyd protests in Atlanta , which occurred during the same year and involved significant civil unrest, fire-related damage near the CNN Center, and the burning of a Wendy's restaurant in separate incidents. The Burning of Atlanta (2020) - IMDb
: Reviews from platforms like IMDb and Prime Video have been mixed to negative, with critics noting low production values and a small-scale feel compared to the historical events depicted. Historical Background
is a historical action film directed by Christopher Forbes that depicts the fall and subsequent destruction of Atlanta during the American Civil War.