Glory

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Based on the letters by Robert Gould Shaw; based on the books "Lay this Laurel" by Lincoln Kirstein and "One Gallant Rush" by Peter Burchard.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1989.
Special features: Disc 1: Director's audio commentary; picture-in-picture video commentary featuring Ed Zwick, Morgan Freeman & Matthew Broderick; Disc 2: Documentary "The true story of 'Glory' continues" narrated by Morgan Freeman; "Voices of 'Glory'" featurette; original featurette; deleted scenes; bonus previews; talent files.
Antietam Creek -- Field hospital -- The Shaw party -- Recruits -- Readville Camp -- "Dear Mother" -- Issuing arms -- "It is my job." -- Bayonet practice -- 600 shoes -- Payday -- The 54th -- New Sgt. Major -- Beaufort -- Darien -- "Dear Father" -- Thomas and Trip -- James Island -- A promise -- News -- Requesting the honor -- "We are ready." -- "Remember ... " -- March to glory -- "CHARGE!" -- Fort's wall -- Lost cause.
Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, Andre Braugher, Cliff DeYoung, Alan North, Peter Michael Goetz, Bob Gunton, Jay O. Sanders.
Based on the true story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Robert Gould Shaw and Cabot Forbes are two idealistic young Bostonians that lead the regiment; Sergeant Major John Rawlins is the inspiration who unites the troops; Private Trip is a runaway slave who joins the regiment.
DVD (disc 1), region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, remastered in high definition.
DVD (disc 2), region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby surround.
Contents: Lay this laurel. -- One gallant rush.

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A Stirring Civil War Film submitted by rleer24 on September 15, 2008, 2:53pm This is one of my civil war films. First seen in a history class, I remember finding it to be very moving, the kind of film that catches you up into the moment. You become incensed at ill treatment, you cry with Denzel, you cheer on the bravery that leads to the charge in the final scenes.

This movie has a great deal to do with race relations during the Civil War, but it also has a great deal to do with people coming to understand one another, to realize that fighting for a common goal makes them all equal regardless of background. It shows that you do not have to be of one race or another to make a right decision over a wrong one or to fight for what you believe in.

This is one of those powerful movies that will stick with you. My friends and I watch it every now and again, and are always struck with the same strong emotions that this film cannot help but evoke. A definite recommendation.

Absolutely Great submitted by crazypockets on August 11, 2013, 3:36pm In my opinion, this is one of the best movies of all time. I actually would go so far as to say I think it's one that everybody should see. It tells the story of African American soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War and all the discrimination and hardships they had to go through to fight for their freedom.

Matthew Broderick does an excellent job of stepping out of his usual boyish roles to prove that he can really hold his own with the great actors like Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. Everyone in this movie should have won an Oscar. I remember seeing it as a kid and being really traumatized by the tragedy of it, and it will definitely make you cry. You'd have to be made of stone to not cry at this movie. But it is completely worth it and important to see. I agree with rleer-it will definitely stay with you.

great war movie submitted by Jackie77 on August 12, 2015, 11:44pm Excellent movie. Excellent acting. Always down for a "true story". Alot of historical facts in this one.

One of my all time favorite movies submitted by alexmichaelp on June 25, 2019, 2:37pm Some of the best actors of our time coming together to tell a truly amazing story.