In 1833 Mrs. Frances Silver was hanged in Morganton, North Carolina, for the ax murder of her husband Charles. For a century and a half the case has lived on in newspapers, pamphlets, memoires, petition, folksong, and legends. Did Frankie have cause to act — or hope of justice? The Ballad of Frankie Silver explores the case through the stories of Bobby McMillon and the comments of North Carolina Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Gray, and others. Bobby McMillon, a member of the Silver family, learned stories about Frankie as he grew up in the community where the murder took place. The Making of the Ballad Singer tells how he developed a love for Appalachian ballads and tales as children.
In 1833 Mrs. Frances Silver was hanged in Morganton, North Carolina, for the ax murder of her husband Charles. For a century and a half the case has lived on in newspapers, pamphlets, memoirs, petition, folksong, and legends.
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NC Society of Historians...
Our judges were intrigued with the entire film, the historical background of the families involved, the questions still being raised, and the way in which the story was told. Mr. McMillon was a real gem with his wonderful accent and storytelling skills; the ballads sung by Mr. McMillon and Mrs. Marina R. Trivette were clearly understood; and the film was clear and precise.
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