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From
a poor mountain farmer to the most notorious outlaw in the United
States, 'Major' Lewis Redmond is returned to life in a vibrant
portrayal by Milton Higgins in Gary Carden's celebrated play,
The Prince of Dark Corners.
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At
the time of his capture in 1881, Lewis Redmond was the most
famous outlaw in the country, outshining contemporaries Billy-The-Kid
and Jesse James. To the people of Southern Appalachia he was
an American Robin Hood, fighting revenuers and bootlegging ‘moonshine’
to pay their taxes and save their land in the lean and hopeless
years of Reconstruction. Northern journalists depicted him as
a degenerate, cold-blooded murderer, even as Southern Appalachia
celebrated him as a hero. Gary Carden's masterful play sheds
light on a time and place in American history that has long
been shrouded in mystery.
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GARY
CARDEN
comments on his play,
The Prince of Dark Corners |
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on
DVD, including the award-winning |
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2009
• 125 minutes total features • color •
letterbox format
Special
features include commentary, rare archival images and photos,
and more.
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PRAISE
FOR THE PRINCE OF DARK CORNERS
“I
watched your film on PBS and found it simple and amazing at the same
time. I found the language to be honest and not at all overdone as
happens in the movies. Thanks for the great work.”
– Greg Cunningham, Franklin, NC
"It is an excellent history and a fantastic performance by Milton
Higgins." - Max Shanks, Greenville, NC
“A
wonderful production and a great performance.” – Bryan
Sodeman, UNC-TV
“What
a wonderful performance. What a tremendous tale. Would that TV could
be all like this excellent story.”
- Sherry Williams, Charlotte, NC
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