A divided nation is at war, neighbor fighting neighbor, brother killing brother. Two young men, one slave and one free, are lifelong friends and, unknown to them, half-brothers with a common father. The contrasting colors of their skins has put them on opposite sides of a bitter and bloody conflict. This is the epic story of these men, the women they love and of a people in turmoil over issues that divide a nation, then and now-an action-filled and emotion-packed tale of love, vengeance, and the search for justice that will bring a lump to your throat, joy to your heart and hope for a better day. Based on actual events.