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A Desert Between Us & Them: Raiders, Traitors, and Refugees in the War of 1812 is a cinematic documentary that explores those stories that make the War of 1812 a "modern war" by stepping back in time to experience the conflict through the eyes of the people of Southwestern Ontario, who spent several years living in a War Zone. Some died in combat, but many more had their homes destroyed, their livelihoods ruined or their crops stolen. Thousands became refugees, clinging for survival to the British Army. Some chose to aid the Americans, and died for their disloyalty at the hands of the British. Others became insurgents, fighting the American occupiers long after the British army abandoned them. And still others begrudgingly agreed to uphold an ancient covenant, and fought against their brothers in the United States. By the time word of peace finally came in early 1815, almost everyone living in the War's Western Theatre was impacted in some way by the conflict - and many had their ...

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Chwastiak Michael Chwastiak - Brother Denke
Lawrene Denkers Lawrene Denkers - Sister Denke
Scott Paterson Scott Paterson - Duncan McArthur
Malita Vanderkruk Malita Vanderkruk - Sister Schnall
Roy Winders Roy Winders - Andrew Westbrook
Dan Ebbs Dan Ebbs - Brother Schnall
Natasha Vanderkruk Natasha Vanderkruk - Johanna Schnall
Chantal Vanderkruk Chantal Vanderkruk - Ann Lisette Schnall
James Braund James Braund - Lewis Cass
Bob Rennie Bob Rennie - Isaac Brock
Alan Emarthle Alan Emarthle - Moravian Delaware
Eric Shaw Eric Shaw - General Hull
George N. Wells George N. Wells - Thomas Talbot
Miles Whitney Miles Whitney - Tecumseh
Hal Dennison Hal Dennison - Henry Proctor
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