MARGARET CORBIN

America's First Heroine

Traditionalists believe it's exclusively a man's job to go to war. But feminists believe women should also experience life in a fighting hole. Well, as far back as the American Revolution, women have gone in harm's way. Margaret Corbin was one of them. She not only served, Corbin won fame by taking over the cannon from her husband who was killed at the Battle of Ft. Washington in New York.

Before the fighting was over, Corbin, herself, was seriously wounded when she was bayoneted by an attacking Hessian.

This story follows Corbin's life from childhood when her father was killed, her mother was captured by Indians, Corbin's heroism during the war, to her later tragic life. Corbin's life is vividly portrayed in this recreation of battle scenes and biographical backgrounds. Chester Michael Matzner uses techniques such as live action, paintings, maps, and actual sites. He calls this a "window" into history where the paintings seem to come "alive." This is the first historically authentic film ever made of the life of Margaret Corbin. It's accurate in every detail, and has been researched from original sources. Chester wrote, produced and directed the film, which was lauded by the president general of the National Daughters of the American Revolution. Writes Marie H. Yochim, "I...commend you for producing such a fine film." J. Hunter Todd, founder and head of the prestigious Houston International Film Festival says of the film, "...very nicely done." Chester is listed in Who's Who in America, 1997-98, and Who's Who in the World, 1995-96.

Margaret Corbin, "America's First Heroine," is must viewing for anyone interested in significant battles of the American Revolution, and of a woman who became a genuine heroine in combat.

(RUN TIME--22 Min. VHS) $7.99