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Across Five Aprils

0% | Jan 01, 1990 | Drama, TV Movie, History

Jethro Creighton (Todd Duffey) is a young man of nine years from Southern Illinois who is growing up during the outbreak of the American Civil War. Helping his father farm is all he really knows. This makes things difficult when his kin fights for the Union Army, as well as the Rebel cause. He doesn't know who what to do. Should he fight for the Yankees, the Rebs, or just continue working on the farm? He has a cousin who is a deserter which he helps with food and a blanket; this is a crime not taken lightly. He writes Abraham Lincoln for advice on the matter. The president responds in a letter which guides him some, but more or less provides him with comfort; when a nine year old is in the midst of war, what is more important?

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Kevin Meyer
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Irene Hunt
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Todd Duffey
Jethro Creighton
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Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Ellen Creighton
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John Touchstone
Matt Creighton
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Hollis McCarthy
Jenny Creighton
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Patrick Cochran
Bill Creighton

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