Glory

I went into this movie with low expectations, thinking it would be just another sappy war
film. To my surprise, it was so much more. Glory is about the 54th Boston Infantry Regiment,
one of the first African-American regiments in the military. This film tells the story of the
struggles and suffering of the first all-black regiment. The first thing that stood out in this film
was the music used in each scene and how it gave depth to every little detail, like the battle
scenes with a chilling atmosphere. As the characters grew and developed, I gained a more
emotional experience. The main character, the colonel, is played by Matthew Broderick. And
despite his short stature, Broderick's depiction of his character gave off an air of quiet dignity
that commanded respect. Although the colonel is the main character, all of the supporting cast
had as much screentime leading to what I think is a more coherent story.

Something I also have to write about is the portrayal of the African-American cast
members. This movie is the first time I have ever seen African-Americans in a period piece be
portrayed as equals and not as simpletons. Not only did this film show its black cast in a positive
light, but it's also historically accurate. I found this film to be historically accurate, with most of
its characters close to how they were in real life. There was some dramatization to a certain
degree, with the most apparent being the flogging of an AWOL soldier. In my opinion, this is
one of the most historically accurate period pieces I have seen. All in all, this film makes for a
great eye-opening experience and is an amazing movie.