Sybil Ludington

Dove Worldview:

"The female Paul Revere." This is what Sybil Ludington has been called. She rode her horse Star in a storm, twice the distance Paul Revere rode, on April 26, 1777, riding from house to house crying out, "Call to arms! The British have burned Danbury, we need arms!" Because of her and the leadership of her father, Col. Henry Ludington, the British advancement was stopped before entering New York. This amazing sixteen-year-old girl made a difference and is honored in this film.

Micah Morgan, fittingly, turns in the best performance in the film as Sybil. She is quite good and helps make the humorous scenes work. For example, in one scene Sybil, who shoots muskets and rides horses, is attempting to teach some inept males how to fire the guns. "Someone has to teach these men how to shoot!" she says, much to the delight of the audience. The humorous scenes all work, including one of a young boy who wipes off his food from his chin on his shirt sleeve. Parents will appreciate that scene.

This story is historically accurate and young Micah Morgan helps carry the film to its best scenes, her ride through the storm and an ending which is fitting and gives the audience a real conclusion. The actress who plays Abigail and the black actor who plays the young pastor are also quite good. This story of the loyalists to the crown and the rebels who opposed them in the name of freedom is worth telling. We gladly award our Dove "Family-Approved" Seal to this film, and encourage patriots, lovers of history, and families which long to see a wholesome film to see this movie.

Content Description:

Sex: None
Language: None
Violence: A man is captured; a house is set on fire; muskets are carried to battle; some kids pretend they are shooting the red coats.
Drugs: A few scenes with the drinking of wine.
Nudity: None
Other: The reading of some scriptures.