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.