Andersonville (1996)

Plot

Andersonville delves into the grim realities of the Confederacy's infamous POW camp through the experiences of Union soldiers taken captive at the Battle of Cold Harbor in June 1864. As they arrive in a desolate southern Georgia, Private Josiah Day and his sergeant struggle to maintain morale amidst appalling living conditions and brutal treatment. Compounding their challenges are the Raiders, a ruthless group of fellow inmates exploiting the vulnerable. This powerful docudrama captures the resilience of the human spirit against unimaginable adversity.