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If you love American History, you will love this movie. This was it, the actual turning point of the War. This crossing changed history, thanks to not only General George Washington's determination but also to the unsung hero of the War, Colonel John Glover and his seafaring men from Marblehead, Mass. My 6th Great-Grandfather was one of those men from Marblehead that day, serving under Glover. I wonder if my 6th GG was on the boat with Washington? Did he man one of the boats at the tiller? He was not a mere lad of 16 or 17 at the time, but older at 25 and had fought in the Battle of Lexington. I'd like to think he was one of the more seasoned, go-to officers of Glover. And, if you recall in the movie, Washington is concerned come Jan 1st, six days later all enlistment periods end and he was concerned the tired men would not reenlist and return home. Well, my 6th GG stayed with Washington and reenlisted in the 2nd Continental Artillery effective Jan 1, 1777, where he remained until the end of the War in 1783, serving under the infamous Col. John Lamb. Needless to say, I watched this movie with a proud smile the entire time. Thank you for the reenactment and great acting! It's important to keep this story of tremendous selflessness and perseverance alive. God Bless America!