Glory

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The Resource Glory

Statement of responsibility: TriStar Pictures presents a Freddie Fields production, an Edward Zwick film ; produced by Freddie Fields ; screenplay by Kevin Jarre ; directed by Edward Zwick

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Summary: Col. Robert Gould Shaw is the 25-year-old white son of Boston abolitionists who volunteers to command the first all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops. Pvt. Trip is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the regiment. After months of tough training and eventual small battle experience, they are lead to glory in their final assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina. Their heroic bravery turned bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers and turned the tide of the war. A gripping film about the participation of African American soldiers in Civil War combat

Language note: English (TrueHD 5.1), dubbed French (TrueHD 5.1), dubbed Portuguese (TrueHD 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

PerformerNote: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Andre Braugher, John Finn

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Context of Glory