North Carolina historians often insist the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, fought just outside Wilmington, is unfairly ignored, despite being absolutely critical to the founding of our nation.
Just following the anniversary of this key battle, the John Locke Foundation released a docudrama that tells the story. Expert interviews are woven into scenes depicting the battle and its lead-up through the director’s eyes.
“Beyond the technical side of directing and filming the project, working on this documentary reminded me how important it is to understand the history of the very place where we stand today,” producer and director Rene Olmos told the Carolina Journal. “There are countless stories that may seem small at first, but they carry a powerful impact. The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge is one of those stories. Because of the men who chose to stand and fight for the cause of freedom that day, North Carolina remained an independent colony. In many ways, it reminds us that the choices we make today are shaping the history of tomorrow.”…