Jacob Kyle Young Stars Civil War Short Film

February 07 19:02 2019

My Brother’s Keeper is a Civil War narrative that pushes the boundaries of immersive storytelling while remaining anchored in historical fact. It is inspired by the PBS drama series Mercy Street and was co-directed by Connor Hair and Alex Meader, both of whom wrote the short 11-minute video feature.  The film lead role stars Jacob Kyle Young as Jackson.

My Brother’s Keeper tells the story of two estranged brothers who, fighting on opposing sides of the Civil War, unexpectedly reunite on the battlefield at Antietam. As we walk into battle with Ethan (19) and Jackson (16), we flash back to glimpses of their young lives to understand what has led them to this extraordinary, life-altering moment amid the carnage and brutality of war. The project uses innovative technologies and techniques to create a cinematic experience that brings this pivotal period of American history to life – placing the viewer not only at, but in, the Battle of Antietam.

Young has seen a dramatic rise in the entertainment industry over the past three years since arriving from Texas.  Young, in his mid-twenties, Additionally, Young has three viral Amazon Prime short films including  The Descendants,  Get Over It, and Take the Shot.

Young is attached to several major motion pictures currently in pre-production, including two of which he authored the screenplays.

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