Raise the Alabama! (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Raise the Alabama! is a documentary film directed by Mike DeWitt, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Civil War Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Alabama sailed over 75,000 miles and captured more than 60 Union merchant ships. For two years the "ghost ship" wreaked havoc--until the U.S.S. Kearsage caught up with her in a French port where she had pulled in for repairs. Out-manned and out-gunned, the Alabama sank to the bottom of the English Channel. We join marine archaeologist Gordon Watts and a team of U.S. and French divers as they attempt to excavate the wreck and recover artifacts.
Who’s in it. Raise the Alabama! stars Gordon Watts as Self and Greg Stebner as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Raise the Alabama! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raise the Alabama! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raise the Alabama! (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raise the Alabama! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raise the Alabama! worth watching?
- Raise the Alabama! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Raise the Alabama!?
- Raise the Alabama! stars Gordon Watts and Greg Stebner.
- When was Raise the Alabama! released?
- Raise the Alabama! was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.