Glory (1989) ✦ Reaction & Review ✦ 🥹

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This is a movie reaction to my first time watching Glory, released in 1989, and directed by Edward Zwick. This was the winner of a Black History Month poll that I put on RU-vid and I am so glad ot have watched this. It was emotional and important to watch. Denzel Washington's performance is so good and Morgan Freeman and Matthew Broderick were fantastic too. Along with all the other actors making up the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Make sure to stick around to the end of this video for my full thoughts and review and thank you so much for watching! Let me know YOUR thoughts in the comments below!
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@kaiielle 4 месяца назад

Thank you to everyone who voted for me to watch this movie. It's so important to remember this part of history, especially since it was not that many generations ago. We need to remember that humans are not born prejudiced and hateful. This has always been learned behaviour from those we are surrounded by during our formative years, but it can also happen later in life... again by absorbing the stance of people around us. History has shown us that humans are very good at adapting and changing their opinions. We (white people) need to hold each other accountable for racism and we also need to continue to LISTEN to the experiences of our black friends. Properly listen, acknowledge, avoid deflecting or shifting blame. Remember how far we've come as a society but also realize there is still work here to be done. If you haven't already, make sure to watch my friend J's reaction (on the EOM Reacts channel) to Glory here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lT1_lTOSz6Q.html 👌🏿 I didn't talk very much during this movie because sometimes I struggle to think of what to say during very heavy true story films like this, opting to sit and digest it more. Unfortunately this can make editing much harder and I definitely cut out long sections of this reaction. I feel like I was pretty lost for words immediately after watching, but I wanted to capture that raw feeling. I appreciate you all watching. Thank you so much for being here. ❤ Much love.

@daviekuklatv 4 месяца назад

blm deface their memorial in boston

@davidward9737 4 месяца назад

Glory is one of my top 5 movies of all time. It was shown in our history class. Tripp picking up the flag always gets me. Great reaction as always K Want to point out racism isn't a whites only club, it pertains to all races around the world. But not really races of people. But ignorant individuals inside of those races.

@user-kj5iu8bs1p 3 месяца назад

You're correct we need to look hard at complicated history of our country (mix of good & bad). We deserve to be proud of & build on the good, look critically at the bad. You're correct: hate & prejudice aren't things we're born with, but taught & learned. But, Racism & Sexism go in "both directions", anyone who doesn't believe it is drinking the Kool-Ade. Most groups made of good people, spoiled by a few bad apples. Result of "the narrative" is white kids being taught to be less confident, not hv a backbone, feel guilty abt things they had nothing to do with & less able to speak openly abt things. We're all bombarded in Mainstream & Social media w/negativity & can't even up-plug our brains to escape to our TV shows or movies w/o being hit over head w/narratives. Intentional constant stressors for us all. I believe today there's more supply than demand for racism, but Media & Corporations, Politicians & Social Action Groups profit by it. So, it can't & won't go away unless we start listening to men like Morgan Freeman & Denzel Washington (in real life). I'm afraid "it's" creating quiet resentment that isn't always quiet. We need to be careful, be real & learn to strike correct balance or un-intended consequences may do more harm than good. We won't be truly united country & people unless blessings of the founders are not only available to all (they mostly are in 2024) but for children of color to be taught that "people like them" also served & sacrificed for this nation, went forward & fought for an idea. Guilt & Victim narratives aren't lifting anyone up. It's only tearing us (all) down.

@MrGruffteddybear 4 месяца назад

After the battle of Ft Wagner, Confederate General Johnson Hagood refused to return Shaw’s body to the Union army, and to show contempt for the officer who led black troops, Hagood had Shaw’s body buried in a common trench with his men. Rather than considering this a dishonor, Shaw’s father proclaimed “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers....We can imagine no holier place than that in which he lies, among his brave and devoted followers, nor wish for him better company - what a body-guard he has!”

@MrKINSM 4 месяца назад

Additionally, most (but not all) of their bodies were disinterred shortly after the war by Union forces and reburied - together - they are listed as "unknown" at the Beaufort National Cemetery. This was in fact pretty common after the war. Had they not been disinterred their burial spot would have eroded into the ocean quickly, as the fort was abandoned by the Confederates shortly after the battle.

@rogerlincoln451 4 месяца назад

The "give 'em hell 54!" scene is one of my all-time favorite movie moments.

@kaiielle 4 месяца назад

It's a good one!

@robertandersen4873 4 месяца назад

Fun fact. The white soldier who got into it with Tripp and later called out "Give 'em hell, 54th" is the movie's screenwriter Kevin Jarre.

@ricardorgomez 4 дня назад

That's so awesome!

@dangroz03 4 месяца назад

RIP to Andre Braugher who played Thomas ❤

@johannesvalterdivizzini1523 4 месяца назад

I know the actor who played the Union General giving orders on the beach (Jay Sanders). He worked with Andre Braugher in several TV shows and wrote a very moving tribute to him.

@greggross8856 4 месяца назад

@@johannesvalterdivizzini1523In the actual battle, that general was killed the next day. Some say he deliberately led from the front and got himself killed out of guilt for sending the 54th Mass on essentially a suicide mission.

@firegod001 4 месяца назад

Great reaction! Regarding Shaw's prominence, the fact of the matter is that he was also the narrator, giving him a good amount of focus. It would be kind of hard not to do that in this case, because his letters give us most of the information we have for the story. Yes, it would be awesome to have a movie about the 54th that focuses only on the black soldiers, but it's awesome to have this one too.

@lsbill27 4 месяца назад

I had tears for half this movie. Tears when I saw how difficult their lives were, tears when I saw them grow in strength, courage and character and tears when they fell in battle. The reason it's from the perspective of the colonel is because the movie is based on his letters home. I think it's the perfect blend of both sides, the officers and the men.

@heavydownn2962 4 месяца назад

Not trying to be funny, but: do you have tears, when considering how close this society is to repeating this war--all over again? 🇺🇸🗽

@holygreedo5699 4 месяца назад

Though Fort Wagner was never taken, so many bodies were buried beneath and around it, that it poisoned the water and air. This eventually forced the Confederates to abandon the fort. So in their own grim way, the 54th eventually pushed the enemy out of the fort.

@zmarko 4 месяца назад

James Horner's score is simply top notch in this film.

@markwang77 4 месяца назад

don't worry about talking during the reaction...you're communicating everything with your facial expressions. most people make the mistake of over talking instead of letting the moment in the film breathe. such a great emotional and respectful reaction of a fantastic movie. 👏

@robovike 4 месяца назад

I'll just say that I've recently seen a reaction to this film by people who don't know any better and apparently can't know any better who tried to weigh in with their "opinion." Sadly it was all just giggling and jokes. But I'm very happy to encounter a thoughtful, empathetic, and aware reaction with this. Kaielle has quickly risen to the top level of my favorite reactors, and she does not waver here. Keep on it, you're doing good work.

@omegawimptronic6403 3 месяца назад

Reel rejects

@ronaldjackson2290 4 месяца назад

As an African American who served 24 years in the military this is my favorite movie. The story is one that needs to be told and is a testament to how far we've come in this country as people. There will always be challenges and their story is one of many showing why we must rise to meet them.

@Me-cu8wr 4 месяца назад

As a fellow veteran, I couldn't agree more. :)

@ronaldjackson2290 4 месяца назад

@@Me-cu8wr thank you for your service!

@user-kj5iu8bs1p 3 месяца назад

As a veteran, I agree. Our society has come a long way, but all the negativity & division we're all being hit w/is having consequences. I believe there's more demand than supply of racism & sexism, but they're profitable. As vets, we need to set the example. We served together under same flag. If we can't step up & walk the walk & live by American values (& core values we served under) how can we expect the public too? Teaching young black kids abt Harlem Hellfighters, Tuskegee Airmen or Redball Express isn't WOKE (WOKE does exist). Young kids of color need to learn abt brave Americans (who look like them) who went fwd under less than ideal circumstances. My daughter & I put American flags on graves every Nov. 11. There's a section in cemetery called "Nurses Row" w/4 WW1 nurses buried together. I make sure she puts a flag down to pay respects to 1 of the brave ladies who went b4 her. American history isn't just abt guys who "look like me." It's a tapestry. Service & Sacrifice knows no race/no gender. Again, thanks for your service bother. Only colors that matter are Red, White & Blue (unless it's Army/Navy game day). Go NAVY!!!

@Me-cu8wr 3 месяца назад

@user-kj5iu8bs1p In my experience "Woke" simply means being called out for the same bullshit someone's been getting away with for years.

@FashionableObserver 20 дней назад

Thank you for your service! ❤

@albertmartinez2539 4 месяца назад

Joan Riordan was the actress who played the white secessionist homeowner in the town burning scene. After acting in a handful of movies, she became a nun, and a literature professor in California. I studied under her at Evergreen Valley College. She never mentioned her role during teaching; I discovered it afterwards. It always fascinates me to see this woman who I knew as an intelligent and religious person screaming "N****r soldiers!' She passed away in 2015.

@thewanderingwizard9848 4 месяца назад

When I was in high school 25 years ago, my friend and I didn't have enough credits to graduate, so we would wake up at 5, walk to school and start our work early, skip lunch and all our breaks, stay till 8PM, walk to either his house or my house, and watch my VHS of Glory before going to sleep and starting over the next day... every single day for the entire school year. It's been one of my favorite movies for a long time, and I'm happy you enjoyed it!

@zombiepicnic9683 4 месяца назад

The Tskegee Airmen (1995) is another great historical movie.

@michaelf.7172 4 месяца назад

I didn't know the same director directed Last Samurai. Makes sense, though. Both are excellent movies. I think this one is better. My son is a Marine Corps veteran. He told me stories about boot camp. Training and discipline in a fighting force is essential. And, when human beings do anything together, it creates bonds. That's just the way it is. My father-in-law was a Civil War enthusiast. (He served during Korea.) If you ever have the opportunity to visit any of the Civil War battlefields, they're very sobering. Especially now, because they are actually quite peaceful and serene. If you haven't already seen it, may I recommend Gettysburg as an excellent Civil War movie. Thank you for the watch. As always, not only a pleasure, but a privilege. Thank you.

@michaelwoods3651 4 месяца назад

I’ve been to the battlefield at Antietam. Very beautiful and sad. The amount of men who fought and died there is incredible. The biggest battle of the civil war. Great reaction!

@joedavis6029 4 месяца назад

I did reenacting for over 25 years. It was even cited as community involvement on my Navy evals. The movies/TV from this period wanted us to come as extras. My friends participated, but I did not have leave available. I've stomped around in fields from Mesquite Tx to Gettysburg Pa and about every battlefield between. I once shared the field with a company the 54th Mass at Tunnel Hill Ga. Their impression was immaculate and drill was amazing. These movies were always campfire chatter after the days events. I am not a Matthew Brodrick fan, but this movie... he nailed it. Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington...OMG... I really love this one. GIVE 'EM HELL 54TH!!!

@penoyer79 3 месяца назад

Thomas and Cabot's CHARGE up the hill 35:26 is one of the bad ass moments ever.

@ricardorgomez 4 дня назад

This is an amazing and intense movie. I try not to watch it often to keep the impact intact. It's a movie that should be stored in the National Archives. It's a treasure.

@sgtcrab2569 4 месяца назад

I grew up in Cambridge Mass. My Dad was an electrician. In my HS days I worked with him in the Summer and weekends. Once we were doing a new power entrance near Putman Ave and the home owner was an elder;y Black man. I was in the basement tying in circuits in the new panel. In the basement were numerous Civil War items. Uniforms, swords, muskets, Badges and so on.. It was 1963 or so and I was a bit of a Civil War buff. Sadly I did not investigate or ask the elderly home owner about this stuff. Was it relics of the 54th Mass? I sadly I will never know..

@kaiielle 4 месяца назад

Wow!

@nickschnider9191 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this KL. I had already watched this but never checked the comments. JL and blank said some people were showing hate and i juat wanted to show some love. Have a good one everyone

@kaiielle 2 месяца назад

Awww, y'all are awesome guys! Stay sweet. 🤘☺️

@ytorwoody 3 месяца назад

One Gallant Rush was the book that Glory was taken from, and like all movies, Glory had to compress many important parts from the original story line. Thank you for reacting to this wonderful and true movie.

@dnlprls 2 месяца назад

The way Thomas yells CHARGE at the end. That always give me goosebumps

@zonedout5998 3 месяца назад

Denzel is a beast in this movie!!! Love the reaction. The lack of talking says it all about this movie. Really like how you react. I’m subscribing right now.

@kaiielle 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! :)

@vorpal120 4 месяца назад

This one always hits hard in some many places but for me the end gets me every time. I saw this in high school along with many other movies shown from grade school, middle and high schools. It is interesting so many people only see these movies through polls or online reactions when I saw it as part of the curriculum of American History. I guess I saw a ton of movies in high school during the 90s. Another one that is a hard movie is The Last of the Mohicans. I love that movie and would like to see a reaction for that one. Here are a few of the movies I remember being shown in schools: Elementary school was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Secret Garden, An American Tale, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Island of the Blue Dolphins (the ones I can remember). Middle school was A Day No Pigs Would Die and we saw WWII Concentration Camp footage (which was very shocking). We also saw Watership Down in high school which was totally brutal.

@BonniBarlow-fn6oj 4 месяца назад

The argument that the story should have been told from one perspective only - either the white, or black - feeds into the separation narrative. White men and women took up the cause of abolition and worked alongside black men and women until slavery was struck down. The beauty of this story is the equality of the black and white men, as much as they could advance it, and the fact that they grew, fought and died together. And were buried together. Revisionist history does a disservice to the story that was lived and is told about this important event in the turning of the tide of the war by black and white participants.

@ytorwoody 3 месяца назад

I haven't yet watched this reaction, but I did put the cursor down the timeline a bit to see how you composed the screen. Fantastic. You put the movie up as the major feature and your reaction portion in a smaller area. This tells me that you want us viewers to see what you are reacting to, and not just your reaction. Most reactions are simply much like using a movie as an excuse to publish thirty minutes of selfie video. I am subscribing now, even before watching the reaction.

@hammerofmariotos 3 месяца назад

As per the arming of Black soldiers. General William Tecumseh Sherman had an interesting talk with an old Slave once in Georgia with his staff and some soldiers. "Why do the poor Rebels who have no slaves fight us for their land in the first place?" "Because the Generals done told them if they'd whip the Yankees they'd have the slaves and the land too." "We have reason to believe the South will offer slaves their freedom to fight in the Rebel ranks. What do you think, Old Man? What would you do?" "No Sir! They day they arms us, that be the day the War is over."

@ericstarkey551 4 месяца назад

The amazing thing about this era, families who were divided by which side they should fight on, would meet after hours to catch up on family issues. They would kill each other by day, and socialize after.

@lanolinlight 4 месяца назад

What a lovely reaction.

@stonecoldku4161 4 месяца назад

While this is one of the more historically accurate Hollywood movies based on actual events, there are a few inaccuracies in it. One of which was probably the scene most people remember from this movie and that was the flogging/whipping scene. Flogging was a punishment in a few militaries as punishment for soldiers, however in the US Army flogging was banned in 1861 and the 54th wasn't formed until 1862. Had Shaw ordered the flogging of any of his men he would at the very least been dishonorably discharged from the army. There is no record official, unofficial (ex. letters) or statements from any of the surviving members of the 54th of Shaw ever doing this. However, had flogging still been an option at that time it would've been the easiest punishment he could've given out. The most common forms of punishment for desertion would've been execution by firing squad or the punished soldier being sent to a POW camp for the duration of the war. The POW camp could've also had hard labor as part of the punishment, and for a member of the 54th being sent to a Union POW camp would've most likely been a death sentence as Union POW camps would've been full of Confederate POWs. It is a very powerful scene though and I can understand why they included it from a narrative standpoint but from a historical one it did not happen.

@mannys4036 4 месяца назад

An excellent reaction. This was a coming of age film for many of the characters. I found Shaw's development just as important as the rest of the soldiers but I do agree too much time was focused on him instead of what the "Glory" was all about. But reaction was spot on; so beautiful and heartfelt. Of course this reactor has been added to my list. Thank you.

@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx 3 месяца назад

After this role Andre Braugher (Thomas) went on to play to damn good roles. One of them was Det. Frank Pembleton on Homicide Life on the Street. You must see his performance.

@mamandes 4 месяца назад

KL, partway through the "testifying" scene: "Good scene, one of my favorites so far." Me: "Oh, just wait - Denzel's about to lock in his Oscar." 🥰

@chada7094 4 месяца назад

Kaiielle Hi. A Beautiful moving reaction. You didnt have to say anything, your expressions and tears said it all. RIP Andre Braugh, who also gives a very good performance here, and very true about Matthew Broderick, we are so use to seeing him in FBD Off that like with many actors known for certain roles we can type cast them but you could see what a great actor he is in here. You can see why the man Denzel won an Oscar for this, on the whipping scene alone, that tear and expression, so defiant. Your reaction and the movie with the score just hits me. Sad that Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick and Andre Braugh didnt do more movies together. Thank you for always being raw and real with us. Loved it.

@BDogg2023 4 месяца назад

Before Ferris he’d also done the popular movies, War Games and Ladyhawke. Between FBDO and this movie, Broderick did Biloxi Blues and Family Business. Fans of his back then had a palate cleanser, and knew him in many other roles. He’d also done other well known movies after, like The Freshman, The Cable Guy, and Election, so on repeat viewings of this film, it’s pretty easy not to get caught up in the Ferris character if you’ve watched more of his impressive filmography.

@TheDemonicPenguin 4 месяца назад

James Horner's soundtrack in this one, one of his best.

@kaiielle 4 месяца назад

I'm with you on that.

@ak6905 4 месяца назад

I love your reactions. Your humanity is so beautiful. You've even shared your tough, more vulnerable days. Thank you for that and for reacting to such an important (underated) film. Sidenote: I have been following you for some time. And, to my surprise, i realized that I wasn't subscribed. And i think that it was because I have never commented. So keep up the good job and keep reminding us.

@kaiielle 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much. ❤️

@marksullivan7766 4 месяца назад

One of my favorite films, glad you felt it

@gluuuuue 4 месяца назад

I suspect Shaw is such a heavy focus for the story because of how much of the written record of these events came from his own letters. I don’t know if Thomas was a real figure or based on one, but someone like him would’ve been the one of the few sources of written material from one of the soldiers’s perspectives. And, given the background and education of someone like Thomas, may not have been very representative.

@glenncabacungan9269 4 месяца назад

Director has said that he held out on calling cut during the flogging scene until he got Denzel to drop that tear. On the other hand, I find it interesting that he doesn’t show Denzel’s reaction after Shaw that the whites won’t take any pay. After all, Denzel was the one who started that protest.

@disconnexionsdotcom 4 месяца назад

Denzel's speech at the end gets me every time. What a great character arc he had and his performance is masterful.

@Boomerbox2024 4 месяца назад

Excellent reaction. I am new, and I enjoyed your comments and insights very muc. I watch hundreds of reaction vids, and I really think you have a style that works. On the issue of viewpoint, the story is extremely impactful because it is taken from the actual letters of Col. Shaw, which have fortunately survived through these many years. Thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful handling of Black History Month. I hope you continue to include "Black" films in your reactions. you should watch all of the films on your poll, as they are all worthy. Thank you for all your good work.

@Tommyleee69 4 месяца назад

This is one of the greatest war movies ever made. And for the monument to be defaced during a time of protest when the country was in pain. The 54th shall never die and should never be forgotten. May their souls live forever.

@zeldangerous 4 месяца назад

Just a fantastic reaction. I watched this so many times in high school and college, and yet my brain constantly forgets that Thomas is played by the late and great Andre Braugher. Nine noine!

@pmaximus5659 4 месяца назад

This was a great reaction to a classic movie.. when watching this , I got very emotional.. just like you and had very little words.. Great job, I enjoyed your channel

@Corndog642 4 месяца назад

I remember seeing this when it came out and it became one of my favorite war movies. (FWIW) I went through Marine Corps bootcamp and they broke me down in a similar fashion but built me back up afterwards. I was really impressed by Broderick’s performance. It was weird seeing him in this role at first but I feel like his performance was fantastic. Maybe you could use a break from war movies but Hamburger Hill also has some amazing performances.

@usafbonilla21 4 месяца назад

this movie made me join the marching band when I was in middle school since I fell in love with the power of music.

@LynnDisclose 4 месяца назад

You are so precious, you had the best reaction. Glory was definitely a true story

@tommarks3726 4 месяца назад

Emotional ending. The soundtrack is haunting..

@dmwalker24 3 месяца назад

And we still haven't gotten rid of the stains from the sin of slavery, over 150 years later. The legacy of the divisions from that war still persist as well. Lincoln had wanted to approach reconstruction in a way that would try to heal those wounds, but unfortunately he obviously didn't get to be a part of the process. Who knows if it could have worked anyway, but I still wish it had.

@jonathanhill4366 4 месяца назад

My favorite of your reactions. ❤

@MeenaRuth2093 4 месяца назад

There's also a documentary about the Civil War it's called Ken Burns: The Civil War.

@MorrisB3 4 месяца назад

Great movie reaction. As much as the fantasy stuff is great, it's movies like this that really make it all worth it and put life in perspective. My 6 yo neice just asked me if people don't like her for the color of skin. Explaining the hard reality of the fading but still present world we are in blew her mind. A list all star cast only 2nd to 12 Years A Slave which I hope you get to react to later down the line. ❤

@iKvetch558 4 месяца назад

KL...do not feel bad for getting emotional about these types of topics...it happens to me to this day and I have been watching this movie for most of my life. No matter how many times I see this movie, the sacrifices and bravery of the men depicted...and James Horner's incredible score with the Harlem Boys Choir...always gets me tearing up at multiple points in the film.

@pantlessreactions 4 месяца назад

One detail most seem to miss is after the battle, when all the 54th killed are lined up on the beach, their shoes are missing. The Confederates, usually short of supplies themselves, have taken their shoes.

@karlmoles6530 4 месяца назад

I have never been affected by anything in a movie as I was at the ending of this.

@Alte.Kameraden 4 месяца назад

The perspective of the film is as it is is because it's based off of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw's letters.

@ericstarkey551 4 месяца назад

I love this movie, I used to be a civil war re enactor. All of us loved when the re enacted who portrayed this unit, we all get very excited. There were some mistakes made with the uniforms, but an incredible movie none the less.

@markjuarez1791 3 месяца назад

KL, thank you for watching this fantastic movie. Don't worry about not saying much, you were soaking in this movie, and that's a good thing. I agree that the acting all-around is great. Matthew Broderick does not get nearly enough credit for his performance in this film. Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Andre Braugher, Jihmi Kennedy & Cary Elwes all do a great job in their respective roles. Freeman's monologue after he slaps Trip(Washington), is brilliant. I completely disagree with the Letterboxd comments on "perspective". That tells me that they completely missed the whole meaning of this film. As it states at the start of this film it has a lot based on the letters of Colonel Shaw, so naturally they are going to use a primary focus on his character. We first see him leading soldiers at Antietam, then see him become a commanding officer. Everything we see about Shaw is integral to this movie. As for the person who brought up "The Last Samurai".....this movie came first. Thanks again for watching, loved your reaction.

@kaiielle 3 месяца назад

To be fair, I was the one who brought up The Last Samurai first. 😅 Seeing someone else mention the movie gave me a chuckle. Thanks for watching!

@CarolinaCharles777 4 месяца назад

One of my favorite films ever. Possibly my favorite score. Weirdly the score wasn't nominated for an Oscar, however, it did win the Grammy...so REDEMPTION!

@cyatic 4 месяца назад

The confederates buried Colonel Shaw with the black soldiers as a sign of disrespect. His family saw it as an honor for him to be with his men and was left with them.

@Fatherofheroesandheroines 3 месяца назад

Thanks to this movie I got interested in the Civil War. By accident I discovered one of my ancestors was on the Confederate site at Fort Wagner. The battle changed his whole life. He had been a typical racist Southern man but after seeing the 54th fight his mind began to change. After the war, he helped freed slaves and called for black rights in the South. One battle changed my whole history.

@cs3473 4 месяца назад

I remember when I first saw the movie, I had read about the 54th several days prior in History Class. I knew what was coming, but lost it in the scene that leads up to the assault. "Give Em Hell. 54th!" makes me lose it every time.

@jason60chev 3 месяца назад

Ft Wagner traversed the width of Morris Island, SC, which is at the south of Charleston Harbor. InJan 1861, Cadets from The Citadel, manned a battery of 3-4 32 Pounder guns and fired upon the Star of the West, a steamer sent to resupply and reinforce Ft. Sumter. The ship was turned away. The position of that battery was only 200-300 yards north of where Ft Wagner was. Because of erosion, for the last 160+ years, the Atlantic side of Morris Island has been reduced and the mass grave of the 54th Mass, is now a couple of hundred yards off the current beach.

@marshalljankins4526 14 дней назад

God bless your sweet spirit. Salute!!

@williambranch4283 4 месяца назад

A wonderful movie.

@robertfalcon6083 4 месяца назад

Such a powerful movie!! Saw in Highschool and drive me to get a degree in civil war history….on btw it was the Army of the Potomac (Pa-tome-ick)

@kelanth462 4 месяца назад

the saying goes "The more you sweat in training the less you bleed in combat"

@user-hj3hp4rg7c 4 месяца назад

This is undoubtedly one of if not THE best Civil War movie. Another great movie I will recommend (I can't afford Patreon) and I hope to see you do soon is Harriet.

@AntoineRideaux-wd1zk 4 месяца назад

Kl the actor who played thomas andre braugher passed away 12/11/2023 . He played the captain on the fox/nbc show Brooklyn Nine-Nine

@chadjenkins4876 4 месяца назад

Great film. They didn't try to sugar coat it. Random question: is US civil war taught in Canadian schools? Just crossed my mind

@kaiielle 4 месяца назад

I'm not sure what it's like now for students, but when I was in high school in the 2000s we did learn a little about the revolution and the Civil War, but from a pretty broad perspective and also from the perspective of how Canadians were involved. The curriculum was pretty evenly spread across all areas of the world (and how much time we'd spend on it). I remember 11th Grade for me was heavily focused on World War II and it's definitely the most memorable just because of how much time we spent on it. That's where I watched Schindler's List for the first time, our teacher wanted us to watch it. Second to that would be learning about our own Canadian history through most of 12th Grade. And lots of what I remember is about our Indigenous population and our history of colonization, which is horrible and necessary for people to learn as our government's treatment of our Indigenous population is still horrible even today. Our history of residential schools is disgusting and people are shocked when they find out that the last one only just closed in 1997.. so recent. I'll never preach about Canada being the "best" country because we have and have had our own huge problems and issues of racism.

@AntoineRideaux-wd1zk 4 месяца назад

@@kaiielleit's actually not taught in American schools that much based on the fact that and I'm not being racist saying this but white America and their government has been trying to hide the evil hateful recent history America has done to black people for over 500 years like Isaiah Bradley said in Captain America and the Winter soldier

@ralphbishop8888 3 месяца назад

One of my distant grandfathers was an artilleryman stationed on Battery Wagner.

@kmvoss 4 месяца назад

Great reaction.

@paulkreider9441 Месяц назад

The movie Glory is Hollywood's answer to Gone with the Wind. Both movies play heavily on the emotions and draw on largely upon the scriptwriter's imaginary views of mostly fictional characters or events. Every movie has a script, with lines for the actors to speak and directions for certain camera shots and scene changes. Either you dislike or like Glory or Gone with the Wind, then feel free to choose your poison. Just remember both movies are products of their time

@geminixx523 2 месяца назад

Love your humility

@CristyReacts 3 месяца назад

Hidden figures is SO good!!

@jinchoung 4 месяца назад

what's interesting is zwick plagiarizes HIMSELF... the training scene where broderick is teaching his man how to shoot under pressure is essentially the same one where tom cruise is teaching his man how to shoot under pressure... although tom takes it up a notch by demanding that the man shoot him or he is going to be shot.

@DanielDeLeon69 4 месяца назад

I Love Watching This Movie 😊

@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi 4 месяца назад

You're not the only one who was (will be) silent during this movie. It's not easy to comment on. I saw this in the theater and it was truly incredible. Denzel Washington was perfect Ferris Bueller Glory Ladyhawke are my favorite Matthew Broderick movies.

@otisroseboro5613 4 месяца назад

Me & My Girlfriend Katy Just Watched This Movie Last Night,She Had The Same Reaction You Had,Thanks For Doing A Reaction To This Great Movie Sweetheart & Great Cast, Great Performances By Everyone In This Movie & See You At The Next One Sweetheart

@MrQuinn-tc3uo 4 месяца назад

The flogging scene never happened. The practice was banned in the 1840's.

@tarik158 3 месяца назад

The men of the 54th Massachusetts contribution to our Republic is as just as important as the soldiers of the Continental Army, maybe more so since they fought for the modern multicultural Republic we currently live in.

@AntoineRideaux-wd1zk 4 месяца назад

Kl Denzel actually cried during the flogging scene and Everytime me or any other person who's seen the scene has cried because we could feel the pain that every slave that was flogged

@greggross8856 4 месяца назад

The scars on his back on re-created from real scars on the back of a former Louisiana slave. Google the term "whipped Peter" and you'll see the photograph.

@AntoineRideaux-wd1zk 4 месяца назад

Kl after seeing this it makes you wonder and not understand how any white American can be racist and hateful against any black person because we are black

@noheroespublishing1907 3 месяца назад

I love Glory, it's an amazing movie. The movie "Come And See" would be an important view for May 8th; International Victory Day.

@jamesm654 4 месяца назад

Should watch "Biloxi Blues" often overlooked Matthew Broderick film (and Christopher Walken) Comedy/drama

@jeffburnham6611 3 месяца назад

I have a difficult time enjoying a movie based on a historical unit, that can't even get the events right. The 54th never had issues with getting footwear or uniforms from anywhere. That scene never happened. Governor Andrew's made sure the 54th was fully equipped as soon as it arrived for training. It didn't include "field hands or dummies", or even runaway slaves. It was a prerequisite that they all be educated free men of color. But thr most erroneous thing is the flogging scene. There was never any discipline on ANY colored troop in the entire Union Army during the Civil War, involving flogging. There was also no animosity between Shaw and Montgomery.

@kaiielle 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing this

@johnathanstruble1064 4 месяца назад

❤❤❤❤

@firsealtonberry9712 3 месяца назад

Ah... you said "favorite Matthew Broderick role"... May I humbly suggest adding a movie called 'Ladyhawke' to potential watch lists?

@brianrecinos3914 4 месяца назад

I recommend you watch another awesome Civil War movie called Gettysburg. It's based on a book titled Killer Angels and the score is great.

@johnathanstruble1064 4 месяца назад

No Words.

@sithlordkaeyl21 4 месяца назад

Another more serious Matthew Broderick movie you should watch is, ‘Project X’ from 1987, not the newer movie with the same name; ‘Biloxi Blues’ from 1988, which is a mix of comedy and drama; ‘The Cable Guy’ from 1996 is a comedy I know, but it’s a good, dark comedy movie.

@TetsuoVI 4 месяца назад

Beautiful reaction. Truely. If you like Matthew Broderick you might enjoy The Producers (2005), I personally like him much better than the Gene Wilder version (and I love Gene Wilder) and Nathan Lane is an absolute gem.

@cshubs 4 месяца назад

Shaw was only 25 when he died. Brodderick happens to look a LOT like Shaw. Check his pic on Wikipedia.

@Killer-ml1sd 2 месяца назад

I f you liked this movie you should check out these other civil war movie Gods and generals, Gettysburge,, Cold Mountain and the outlaw josey wales in that order if possible

@MeenaRuth2093 4 месяца назад

Please watch Malcolm X when you get the chance it's Denzel Washington's best performance ever.

@lasselippert3892 4 месяца назад

The movie did James Montgomery dirty. His raid on Combahee Ferry freed more than 800 slaves. And he had been fighting pro-slavery militias in Kansas and Missouri for years prior.

@haloboy456 3 месяца назад

Cry Freedom, 1987, starring Denzel Washington portraying someone. I'm almost certain you would not have known. Steve Beko

@Matt-416 3 месяца назад

K... You need some context... The shoes thing was dramatized for the movie. The shoes were not, as you concluded, "only for the white men". The 54th and subsequent 55th were sensationalized from their inception. Excellently trained and very fine soldiers... but leadership was hesitant to risk their destruction. As by 1862, most union infantry regiments were suffering well over 60% casualties per engagement. The publicity of the first black volunteer unit in American history was quite the headline, and to report them decimated would've been catastrophic to moral. So yes, the very stressed supply availability was felt throughout the entire army. Some all-Irish draftee units were sent into combat without ever receiving any shoes. Engineer regiments didn't even have firearms... Calvary units without horses. It wasn't a racial thing. Keep in mind, the union army had reached well over 1,000,000 men in 1862 from 15,000 in 1860. By the time the 54th and 55th were formed (consisting of 1,200 soldiers combined) the supply lines were completely overwhelmed. The 54th was a publicity unit, never intended to see combat... so why take very scarce equipment away from a front-line unit on it's way to combat?