Filmmaker Message 

 

December 2017 I received Michael Dooling’s children’s book George Washington’s Army and Me. I was captivated by the adventurous spirit of the story, it reminded me of Sunday night family movies we watched as kids.

 

The script was completed in 2019, we filmed a proof of concept trailer at Berkeley Plantation in 2019 and pick up scenes at Historic Tuckahoe in 2023. From the Heart Productions has partnered with us as the film’s fiscal sponsor. I am fortunate to have attracted some of the best in industry(historical drama) film crew, talented cast and movie allies to the project.

 

I am actively seeking Executive Producers, Major Sponsors and Individual Donors to support our production and theatrical release. Our immediate financial requirements are $350K for preproduction; $5.9million production which includes budget to prerelease the movie in 250 select theaters. Nationwide and International distribution will follow the prerelease success. I will also entertain an acquisition of the property by a well-funded studio.

 

With the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America coming up in 2026, “A Revolutionary Tale” is a timely story in America’s history that cannot be left on the shelf. It is best described as The Patriot meets Huckleberry Finn with historical accuracy, without losing cinematic effects. 

 

Scenes will be filmed at (private) historical locations in Virginia. A right to work state the film office offers a number of tax incentives and a grant opportunity. 

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE

 

Inspired by the children's book George Washington's Army and Me,  "A Revolutionary Tale" brings the audience into the little known world of General George Washington's Civilian Army of 2000 Women, Children and Men who supported the Soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. It was a brutal, yet safer option for many, they marched up to 9 miles a day, carrying their meek belongings on their backs. 

 

A Revolutionary Tale is an action-filled, at-times humorous, heartfelt story with a twist of Redemption!  An Epic Historical Drama, this inspirational story will both entertain and captivate the audience through the adventures of Elijah, a 10-year-old farm-boy and his faithful dog Jack, and their chance run-ins with famous figures and unsung hero's from Valley Forge through the 1778 Battle of Monmouth.

 

The movie is part love story and part American History;  action, adventure, drama, some humorous moments and a battle scene! The story is uniting, bringing the audience into the characters struggles and triumphs in what they endure and overcome in the name of faith, family, freedom and home.

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While the movie is fictional, the story highlights 60+ characters and 600+ special extras, many based on actual persons, bringing a face to people from all walks of life, from around the world, who joined the fight for freedom. Oneida Indian Nation, Germans, French, Free Black Men and Women, Slaves, Irish, Spanish, Rich and Poor, Merchants, Bankers and Irish Dirt Farmers – “they put their differences aside to come together for one common goal – “Freedom from Tyranny”. 

 

My goal for “A Revolutionary Tale” is to create a family movie(PG13) with good solid storytelling that will take us to Number One at the Box Office both domestic and international! This success will allow us to give back to grass roots organizations that offer direct holistic supports for combat veterans.

 

An entertaining, thought-provoking story, people from all walks of life will be inspired to learn the truths about the founding of the United States of America, our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, honoring those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms.

 

See you at the movies!

Andrea M Clarke - Producer, Director, Scriptwriter

info@metatronrproductions.com