New PBS American Civil War Nurses Drama starts in January (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

Check out the website for details

http://www.pbs.org/mercy-street/home/

 

[The Katzie Kid]

Has anyone told PBS that there is a Confederate Battle Flag displayed on the poster?{eek3}

 

[jazzeum]

Has anyone told PBS that there is a Confederate Battle Flag displayed on the poster?{eek3}

Let's look at this logically. It's a story about women who becomes nurses during the Civil War and it's a show about the Civil War. In that context, use of the battle flag is entirely appropriate.

 

[PolarBear]

There are both Union & Confederate Nurses in the series. Hence the two flags to illustrate that aspect

"Mercy Street’s Mansion House Union hospital in Alexandria, Va. vividly depicts the roles of female nurses in the Civil War. Foremost is Dorothea Dix who hired Mary Phinney and sent her to Mansion House as the head nurse representing US Government policy. Nurse Ann Hastings demonstrates the competence of a Nightingale nurse, the leading trained nurses at the start of the war. Emma Green illustrates the Southern woman who volunteered her service, ministering to the Confederate wounded. Unheralded nuns are seen serving as nursing staff providing comfort and care.

Nurses, both Union and Confederate, wrote memoirs of their experiences providing an intimate and personal look at the war from varied points of view. Mary Phinney von Olnhausen’s (1818-1902) "Adventures of an Army Nurse in Two Wars" gives a glimpse into the life of a Union nurse and was an inspiration for Mercy Street."

 

[PolarBear]

Here is a view of Alexandria, Va in 1863 where the story is set

 

[jazzeum]

I'm wondering if anyone is watching this. I've taped the series and was able to watch episode 1 last night.

It's very well done and realistic and touches on a lot of the Civil War issues.

If you're interested in the Civil War, it's a must. Even if you're not, it's worth watching.

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

It's a great show so far. Hard to believe the lead Doctor was on "How I met your mother". It took me the whole first episode to figure out where I knew him from.

 

[mestell]

Its very well done and certainly worth the watch. I have very much enjoyed the series so far . . .
:smile2: Mike