Behind the Scenes + Extras

Conversations, panels and moments that extend the film beyond its running time.

July 3, 2026

World Premiere Filmmakers Panel

On July 3rd, 2026 The Gettysburg Book had its world premiere at Gettysburg’s Majestic Theater as part of Gettysburg History’s America 250th Celebration event lineup. Following a screening of the film to an audience of approximately 800 attendees, a panel was held with filmmakers Jake Boritt and Gordon Beittenmiller, as well as author and subject of the film Jeff Shaara. Moderated by Gettysburg College Professor Dr. Ian Isherwood, the talkback delivered a deeper look into the creative process behind the film, stories behind each speaker’s connection to the material, and revealed greater insight into elements of the Shaara family story that were not featured in the film. The full panel can be viewed here.

Making The Film

Silhouette at sunset beside a monument and a cannon on the battlefield.A man stands beside the Patriotism monument overlooking the fields.
A camera operator crouches on a misty road at dawn.Camera on a dolly track aimed at a typewriter set.Camera rig filming a smoking ashtray on a turntable.
Crew on a ladder filming beside a statue at sunset.Camera operator seated in the grass filming a figure at a monument at sunset.Interview in a parlor with crew and cameras looking on.
Crew filming an interview in a room lined with framed posters.Interview subject seated in a book-lined library.Lila Shaara seated for an interview in a sunlit room.