The Long Rail North (2015) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(3 Reviews)

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Members say

Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Overrated, Intense, Great acting

About the Show

Planet Connections Theatre Festivity presents this one-act Civil War drama that chronicles the rescue mission by an African-American Union soldier of a little white Southern girl.

The Long Rail North takes place during the brutal days of 1863, when the Carolinas were ripped apart by Civil War. The story focuses on Private Thomas Morgan, who leaves his regiment to rescue a little girl named Molly Barnes from her plantation, ripped apart and set ablaze by a nearby battle. Taking her on one of the few remaining working train, Thomas risks everything to protect her from both Union and Confederate armies, pursuing them both with merciless determination.

Member Reviews (3)

Ambitious, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if you have an interest in Civil War stories you have an interest in the mistreatment of slaves

Don't see it if you like superficial entertainment you like musicals Read more

Ambitious, Great acting, Great writing, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if you want a real, accurate look of the lives that the Union overlooked, black Union soldiers and women.

Don't see it if harsh language and realistic stage choreography make you uncomfortable. Read more

Cliched, Overrated, Slow

See it if Presents human empathy and sacrifice regardless of background.

Don't see it if Slow and predictable. Read more

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