Shot in restored areas of Richmond, the $8 million film uses the real names of key figures.
No names having political, military or religious significance may be used, except for names of political figures prior to the 19th century.
Tumu-nui is the name of several figures in Tahitan mythology.
Joel is also the name of several minor figures in the Hebrew Bible.
Ammi-Hud is the name of several figures in the Bible.
In the list there were the names of several congressmen, political figures and athletes.
Plants have often been attached to names of historical or mythological figures.
Sina is also the name of various female figures in Polynesian mythology.
Today, we should also remember the names of other figures who were representative of many people.
Other characters in the film have names of important figures in the military history of the period.
