The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching their society collapse as Union ("Yankee") forces under General Sherman take control of the city.

: The film stars Jerry Chesser, Russell Dobson, and William Wylie. It was written, produced, and directed by Christopher Forbes.

Released on streaming platforms on , by ITN Studios , the movie focuses on the period immediately following the major Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Plot Summary

: Facing retreat, Confederate General Hood orders the city's supplies and military infrastructure destroyed to prevent them from falling into Union hands.

: Because of the 2020 release date, this film is sometimes confused with the 2020 George Floyd protests in Atlanta , which occurred during the same year and involved significant civil unrest, fire-related damage near the CNN Center, and the burning of a Wendy's restaurant in separate incidents. The Burning of Atlanta (2020) - IMDb

: Federal troops aim to use remaining goods in the warehouse district to outfit their army for the upcoming March to the Sea .

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The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching their society collapse as Union ("Yankee") forces under General Sherman take control of the city.

: The film stars Jerry Chesser, Russell Dobson, and William Wylie. It was written, produced, and directed by Christopher Forbes. Watch The Burning of Atlanta 2020

Released on streaming platforms on , by ITN Studios , the movie focuses on the period immediately following the major Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Plot Summary The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching

: Facing retreat, Confederate General Hood orders the city's supplies and military infrastructure destroyed to prevent them from falling into Union hands. Released on streaming platforms on , by ITN

: Because of the 2020 release date, this film is sometimes confused with the 2020 George Floyd protests in Atlanta , which occurred during the same year and involved significant civil unrest, fire-related damage near the CNN Center, and the burning of a Wendy's restaurant in separate incidents. The Burning of Atlanta (2020) - IMDb

: Federal troops aim to use remaining goods in the warehouse district to outfit their army for the upcoming March to the Sea .