Movies and TvShows featuring "overloaded-riverboat" theme.
Over 2000 Union soldiers, passengers and crew were crammed aboard the steamboat Sultana, licensed to carry 376. Graft, greed, overcrowding, a poorly maintained boat, and the Mississippi River was swollen with spring snowmelt conspired together to create a disaster. On April 27, 1865, the boat’s boilers exploded, causing the worst maritime disaster in US history.
The Regeneration tells the story of a young boy living in poverty in New York City. He faces many challenges, including an abusive mother and a life on the streets. Through his struggles, he learns about love, friendship, and the importance of resilience.
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