On August 8, 9 and 10 the Lourie Theater in St. George a film with a
distinctly local flair will be showcased.
"Firetrail", based on the book
by Lydia Hawke, has close ties to Summerville. Members of the Hunley
Chapter of The Sons of the Confederacy, as well as other local chapters and
re-enactors, are members of the cast. Several scenes were shot at Charles
Kizer's farm in St. George. Kizer is also a member of The Hunley Camp.
"Firetrail" is a love story set during The Civil War. The setting is
February, 1865, Columbia, South Carolina. Sherman's army is destroying
everything in its path as it blazes through South Carolina. Blake Winberry,
a Confederate cavalry captain, is transferred from the Virginia front,
determined to defend his home state. There he finds out his fiancée has
left him for a profiteering draft-dodger, adding insult to jeopardy.
Judith Rogers has lost her husband and her home to the war. A desperate
journey through South Carolina poses new terrors when a group of marauders
threaten to plunder the scant possessions and dignity she has left.
Blake saves her from unspeakable horrors and offers her the hospitality of
his home. Still chaffing from his fiancée's rejection, he asks Judith to
marry him, an offer she hopes will bring her the home and stability she
craves. But he must leave the warmth of home and his bride to take on an
unstoppable enemy, against hopeless odds.
As Columbia burns, Judith once again finds herself homeless, and Blake
strives to maintain his humanity in the midst of war's brutality.
The movie times are 7pm on the 8th and 9th and 2pm on the 10th. The Lourie
Theater is located at 206 Parler Avenue in St. George. Call for ticket
information, 843-563-7262. More information about "Firetrail" can be
found at http://www.lydiahawke.us/index.html.