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  1. Jan 12, 1990 · January 12, 1990. 4 min read. The story goes that the author of “Glory,” Kevin Jarre, was walking across Boston Common one day when he noticed something about a Civil War memorial that he had never noticed before. Some of the soldiers in it were black. Although the American Civil War is often referred to as the war to free the slaves, it ...

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  2. From the camps to the costumes Glory captures the aura of battle. Most of the critics agree that the historical detail was a redeeming element of the film. Glory is a film that balances its shortcomings out with exceptional talent. Perhaps a lack of dimension in the characters is balanced with outstanding performances.

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    Garrett B A good and touching war film Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Audience Member Action scenes were amazing characters were great movie was perfect Rated ...

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  4. Glory is a 1989 American historical war drama film directed by Edward Zwick about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army 's earliest African-American regiments in the American Civil War. It stars Matthew Broderick as Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the regiment's commanding officer, and Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, and ...

  5. Sep 14, 2020 · The movie's climax, involving the 54th’s failed attack at Battery Wagner on July 18, 1863, depicts a final victory over adversity and a collective sacrifice around the flag. Shaw is killed ...

  6. Sep 10, 2023 · Glory features many accurate elements, as Adelman touched on, including the depiction of certain battles and military tactics used during the Civil War. The movie opens with the Battle of Antietam, which introduces audiences to Broderick's character, a real commanding officer in the Union Army who led the 54th Massachusetts.

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  8. Glory (United States, 1989) A movie review by James Berardinelli. Glory is, without question, one of the best movies ever made about the American Civil War (a.k.a. "The War Between the States"). The reason isn't just the way in which Kevin Jarre's script illuminates a frequent oversight of history books, nor is it the fine acting or epic feel ...

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