History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgia-based Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers.

Source: https://www.franklinshopper.com/interesting-facts-about-memorial-day-2.html

The film is supported by Hope Givers, a Georgia-based nonprofit whose mission is to create and produce content to help transform health, equity, and well-being for all.

Source: https://deadline.com/2023/12/shattered-ice-movie-charlie-gillespie-sterling-beaumon-1235668238/