Glory (1989) | *First Time Watching* | Movie Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@chestrockwell7023]

Colonel Shaw and Major Forbes were buried with the regiment as a gesture of disrespect by the confederates as it was deemed a disgrace for white officers to be buried with black soldiers. They even sent a letter to shaws parents mocking them, shaws father actually replied by saying there is no better honor for his son than to be buried among his men who he truly cared about and gave his life for....what a elite gaurd to be surrounded by. Later on the graves were under union control and the army asked Shaw's father if they would like to have his son exhumed and buried in a cemetery for white officers and he refused saying....no may he rest in victory with his men.

[@douglasiles2024]

Major Cabot Forbes was not a real person. He is based loosely on the Hallowell brothers; Edward and Norwood.

[@chestrockwell7023]

Forbes portrayed Edward Hallowell who became commander of the 54th after Shaw's death....I believe it was a captain that actually was buried with shaw but in the Hollywood world it was Forbes

[@andrewlustfield6079]

@@chestrockwell7023 I paint miniatures, and the 54th is definitely on my bucket list for painting. Perry miniatures has a great Civil War line--and as the heads are all glued on you have a choice to have white or black troops.

[@asscheeks3142]

I’m not crying.. you are.

[@billclay9511]

WW2 Buffalo soldiers, a great movie by Spike Lee titled Miracle at St. Anna

[@TheCamarosBand]

This isn’t just a movie, it’s American history that every generation needs to watch. And Denzel won a much deserved Oscar for his performance.

[@cvonbarron]

Agreed, alhtough the most powerful scene in the movie is fictional, flogging was illegal in the Union army.

[@MensaGiraffe]

This movie was only about 30 percent accurate.

[@joshuahessel4915]

This should be the movie the substitute teacher plays. Everyone should see this in school.

[@kevlark3184]

​@@MensaGiraffe it's Glory. Who cares?

[@kevlark3184]

Marching is hard

[@toochangz]

The "Give Em Hell 54th" guy wrote this movie. He also wrote Tombstone

[@DanielHBuchmann]

Wow, that's awesome.

[@sydhamelin1265]

Wow. Tombstone is such a well written movie too. The dialogue in that is among the best. Two of my favorites.

[@bretcantwell4921]

I first watched this in 89 or 90 and that scene made me a lifelong fan.

[@edkeaton]

His name was Kevin Jarre.

[@christopherpettit2304]

​@@DanielHBuchmannholy shit, I never knew this. And its my favorite movie of all time!

[@RAD-82ndABN]

As NCO we learned about the Fighting 54th Regiment during my time at NCO Academy. The 54th Regiment are bestowed a place of honor at the Academy!

[@cwell510]

The actor who plays Thomas is Andre Braugher, you're thinking of actor Lance Reddick from the John Wick films. Sadly, both actors passed away last year. RIP 🙏🏼🕊

[@NandR]

Two of my favorite actors. Brooklyn Nine Nine and The Wire....

[@raybarry4307]

WAIT-Andre Braugher died too???😮😮😮

[@NeptuneLady1957]

@@raybarry4307Yes, he did. December 11, 2023.

[@vanyadolly]

Brooklyn nine nine! I was trying to remember where I knew him from. I have this other image of him laughing from some movie I can't place. I had no idea he'd passed, what a shame.

[@NandR]

@@vanyadolly he was also in Cop show called Homicide. And he played Dr. House’s therapist.

[@ThomE216]

It's an incredible moment for me in the movie, when you can see when Shaw realizes that his men were going to die, being picked off one by one. He knew they needed a reason to get going, to relight the fire that was waning, and so he stood even though he knew he was going to die. That kind of sacrifice for your men is precious.

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

Same. I was a bit confused when Asia reacted to that by saying “what did you think was gonna happen??” to the screen. That’s… exactly what he knew was gonna happen, and it had the intended effect on his men. 🤷‍♀️

[@stevetye81]

One of my ancestors served with RG Shaw during the civil war when he was with the 2nd Mass at Antietam. Colonel Shaw is one of my personal heroes.

[@richardlittle8285]

​@@stevetye81He's the first hero I ever had. Bless you. He's my hero, too

[@GamerKatz_1971]

I think he knew when he saw the fort. He takes one last long look at the beauty of nature, sets his horse free. And walks to what he knows will be his death.

[@franciscoguzman1034]

I was a Sergeant in the Army, and you be surprised how many people did not know how to march or react fast to commands to save their lives.

[@wetwilly01]

I only did Jrotc but it was pretty embarrassing. One guy claimed he was too tall to physically march in step.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Uh ya that's why they have basic training.

[@franciscoguzman1034]

@@Fred-vy1hm You be surprised how many quit Basic Training because they have no self-discipline and common sense

[@DELANOdutch]

I can barely walk by myself. 😂😂😂😂

[@6DCNostrada]

I bet

[@michaelvincent4280]

I was the projectionist in our home town theatre when this film came out. I watched it dozens of times. I was so angry that I knew so little of this from what was taught in school. This is part of MY American history that was brushed over. I got up to speed fast. The scene of the burning of the town: something in the details caught my eye. When the men were leaving the area, you see them rolling the Flag up. Those days the Flag was still treated like a living thing. Rolling it up was to keep that banner from witnessing the shame they all felt and were forced to participate in. Also: when they made it over the fortress wall, a soldier is waving the Flag. His name was CARNEY and was the first American Black Soldier to be presented the Medal of Honor. Read up on him for more details.

[@bretcantwell4921]

I first saw this in 89 or 90 and it's one of my favorite movies. Rollins is such a great character, I'm o.k. with them fictionalizing Carney, but his story is amazing as was his survival of the assault and keeping the flag aloft the whole time. In 2018 I was in Boston for a day and had three destinations: Fenway Park, USS Constitution and the Shaw/54th memorial at Boston Common.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

In actual fact, other black soldiers had been awarded the Medal of Honor by the time Carney received his, but that was just because his was so delayed (he didn't receive it until 1900). His is still the first _action_ for which a black soldier would receive the award. There was a song written about his heroism published in 1901, based something he said after the battle: "Boys, the Old Flag Never Touch'd the Ground". _One night on Southern battlefields,_ _down where Fort Wagner lay,_ _A regiment of black men fought,_ _The Blue against the Gray._ _As the sun sank slowly in the West_ _A thunderstorm and gale_ _Wept tears to see the brave black troops_ _Shot down by leaden hail._ _A negro saw the old flag fall_ _And threw his gun away_ _To grasp the falling colors staff_ _And lead them to the fray._ _Twas the Blue against the Gray, Boys,_ _And he said to all around_ _"I've only done my duty boys,_ _The old Flag never touch'd the ground."_ _"I've only done my duty, boys"_ _He said to all around,_ _"I've only done my duty boys,_ _The old Flag never touch'd the ground."_ _Around the dead and dying lay;_ _He reach'd the parapet,_ _The old flag never touched the ground,_ _As kneeling he held it yet._ _The old flag did not bite the dust,_ _Where the bold black hero lay;_ _Two armies battled for the fort,_ _The Blue against the Gray_ _Amid the awful slaughter there,_ _he said to all around,_ _"I've only done my duty, boys,_ _It did not touch the ground."_

[@michaelvincent4280]

@@ArcaneAzmadi I knew about the delay of the award and it really annoyed me. Thanks for the other details. Personal favorite film of mine.

[@AdamKaplan-g3q]

I do not understand why more people don’t react to this movie. Cast is spectacular, movie is amazing.

[@Gemma_626]

A lot of people want to watch movies for entertainment, not to constantly be sad

[@johnbeans2000]

Because most probably have seen it. You do understand you are not the only one that saw this movie right?

[@kristymcdowell6185]

Agreed.

[@DJsDomain_]

People don't like being reminded what was done to us. But us black folks love to see ourselves represented properly. Reminds us of the strength we come from.

[@SurvivorBri]

I've seen numerous reactors do this one.

[@Rdfelic]

A couple years ago. Someone actually found colonel Shaw's sword. It's now displayed in a museum

[@snapjackal]

Underrated example of Thomas's growth is how he uses Mulcahy's rifle combination in the final sequence that Mulcahy used on him during the "stab me" scene. A lunge to the gut, then a haymaker with the butt of the rifle. He learned.

[@unconditionalluv]

Agreed, that turned him into a real fighter. Too bad he got stabbed. That last battle was a real hand to hand combat.

[@unconditionalluv]

Yea, turn him into a real soldier. That last battle was damn nearly hand to hand combat.

[@jonathanbrown7250]

Another is "squirrel shooting" guy. Shaw's hard-ass training shows when he's being rushed at, loads his rifle super-quick, and kills his attacker with a second to spare.

[@Logan-wv8qf]

Mulcahey was (as all Drill Sergeants) the foundation of their success. He helped them to find the warrior within. Just as my Drill Sergeant did. Thank you Staff Sergeants Carpenter and Lindlow, Fort Knox, 1982.

[@praetorxian]

@@Logan-wv8qf Perhaps you mean Sgt.Maj. Mulcahy? Shaw was CO of the 54th.

[@michaelbrekkestran1462]

One of my favorite historical movies. "Give 'em hell 54th!" gives me chills every time. Genuine heroes.

[@toochangz]

The Confederates buried Shaw with his soldiers as an insult. The US government offered Shaws family a chance to exhume his body for burial. They refused saying "we would not have him removed from his brave soldiers. What a bodyguard he had"

[@tecumsehcristero]

I heard about that too. Shaw was descended from a long line of abolitionists

[@Randall82760]

And they are all entered out at sea, so there is no way to place a Monument. I have been in arguments with so many armchair historians tried to tell me the 54 Mass was wiped out at Fort Wagner. The were remanned by 51 % of the 55 Mass and fought all the way through the war.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

Nope, that has been a proven false narrative, body was buried with his men because the fort was under siege and they were not going to spare more manpower to dig a separate hole for an officer. You put bodies in the ground immediately so they don’t start stinking and disease doesn’t spread

[@richardstephens5570]

@@Randall82760 Their bodies were not washed out to sea. After the war, their bodies were disinterred and buried at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. Their remains were unidentifiable, so their graves are marked "unknown".

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

Not true. That’s been a proven false narrative for a long time. After any battle the first thing you do is dig a trench and dump all the bodies in it regardless of rank, color, etc. to prevent the spread of disease and then bury the trench as fast as possible. That’s been a military strategy since Cain killed Able.

[@tomeddy3664]

As someone with a lifelong passion for history due in no small part to watching this movie in my youth, I can't explain how much joy it gives me to see you both viewing this absolute masterpiece of a film for the first time.

[@DAMHoo]

This is such a powerful movie. I’m a 63 year old man and on more than one occasion I cried during this. Truly a great movie. Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington gave great performances. As did Morgan Freeman and Andre Braugher

[@bluedevil0133]

“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!” Col. Shaw’s father’s response to efforts to have him removed from the mass grave he was buried in with his soldiers (which was meant by the Confedrates to be an insult to Col. Shaw). Ahead of his time.

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

Incorrect.

[@harpergras]

Best supporting actor award for Denzel...A great movie.

[@Letha-Mae]

Denzel Washington played this role! He is a powerful actor! So did Morgan Freeman and so did Matthew Broderick. Very good movie

[@eastcoastaj5048]

Finally! R.I.P. Andre Braugher

[@justinpitcock5312]

Such a cool guy. I don’t think I ever heard anything bad about him. He was also funny in Brooklyn 99.

[@mgwilliams1000]

Yes, I enjoyed his portrayal of Col. Benjamin O. Davis in Tuskegee Airmen.

[@toochangz]

He was great in everything he was in

[@scottp.5055]

Andre Braugher played Thomas. The actor you guys are thinking of from John Wick is Lance Reddick. Sadly they both passed away in 2023😔

[@praetorxian]

RIP Andre. A great man.

[@wordword6039]

My great great grandfather immigrated from Switzerland. He turns up in 1862 in the 6th Tennessee Infantry Regt. (Union) under Grant and Sherman in Tennessee. He fought at Franklin and Nashville. Then Chickamauga and his Regt was decimated at Resaca. He survived to have 5 sons and a large family after setteling in Tennessee after the war. But he suffered from his injuries the rest of his life. His widow applied for his pension in 1915. i have his oath of allegiance to the United States. People gave alot for liberty of others and to preserve the union.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

The white soldier, that Yelled "Give Em Hell 54Th! , was the soldier, earlier in the movie, that confronted Trip, and almost fought.

[@maggieshevelew1693]

That’s Kevin Jarre, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@@maggieshevelew1693 Holy Cow! Wow! Thank you for that tid bit of Cinema history..♥️

[@toochangz]

He wrote this and Tombstone

[@johnmiwa6256]

And the actor next to him during the soldier's fight is Mark Margolis, aka Hector Salamanca. RIP.

[@saharafox8209]

He didnt confront trip trip was talking to them and they were battle weary is why the fight started

[@Mylin8675]

DID YOU KNOW: That the first black man to receive the medal of honor, William Harvey Carney, fought in the battle for Fort Wagner. He was wounded several times during the battle and never let the American flag touch the ground. He was carried off the battlefield, still holding the flag, saying, "It never touched the ground."

[@thekittygoesmeow9652]

Saw this movie in the theater in 89’ and everyone in the theater cried at the end. Everyone. Asia and BJ are the best!!! Glad you finally reacted to a FANTASTIC movie. One of the best of all time in my opinion.

[@unconditionalluv]

My father did back then and he said that the ending made tears come down his eyes. First time seeing these actors as a kid back in 92

[@DanielHBuchmann]

same. had no idea what i was walking into, but damn it was good.

[@AbsoluteApril]

Same as the theater I saw this in with my father, a lot of crying. Such an amazing movie, I remember the soundtrack just blew me away back then too

[@cardiac19]

Similar reaction when I first saw it. No one moved or made a sound until about half way through the credits. Even then it was silent all the way to the car.

[@freakscomeout]

Being from Massachusetts this film had a significant impact with me. The original barracks is located not too far from where I grew up and is also a train station stop. Other than that, the real impact that I alway felt about watching this film is, many people sacrificed their lives to keep this country together not excluded the white soldiers, though in contrast the black soldiers during the war were legitimately fighting for their freedom.

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

To be fair you can't live among free men and be equal without being free.

[@fluffymainecoon1953]

Same here. I also live a couple of towns over from Readville and been by it on the Purple Line many times. The 54th memorial in front of the statehouse on the Common is one of the best in the state. It reminds me of the Wendel Philips statue in the public gardens (not too far from the 54th memorial) with his quote: "Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories."

[@tarik158]

The men of the 54th Massachusetts and their 180,000 fellow Black soldiers are just as responsible for the United States as the soldiers of the Continental Army from the Revolution. One could even make the argument that they should be revered more since the Civil War marked the end of the first republic and the dawning of the multiethnic republic we now live in. Without their sacrifice this country would be a very different place.

[@Aeoferwyn]

Their sacrifice should be honored but the north would've won regardless. The Union already had a 5 to 1 manpower advantage and a 85 to 1 advantage in industrial power. Not to mention the fact that the union had muskets that shot further and more accurately. The fact that the south held on for four years and was even winning for two of them is insane.

[@TheRealMediaMan]

30:05 The best acting in the film. He looks out over the peaceful waves, then looks at the horror he’s marching into. He takes a deep breath and he knows he’s going to his death All without a word spoken.

[@ghostsquirrel8739]

I’d like to think Matthew Broderick is watching this reaction and that his face sank a little when Asia said ‘Isn’t that the guy from The Cable Guy?’

[@johnwest5837]

He was also responsible for 2 auto deaths in Ireland, wrong side of the road.Sad.

[@dickdancingbear]

Matthew Broderick had an ancester who did what his role was.

[@AdamLacy228]

​@johnwesTear open the wounds, why don't ya'. 😮t5837

[@johnwest5837]

@@AdamLacy228 Truth is Truth.

[@loramacrae-lopes6293]

It is incredible to think that Col Shaw was only 23 yrs old. Think of a 23 yr old today being given command of an entire regiment under these circumstances. The bravery and commitment to his troops was beyond words. I am so happy that this movie was made to honor the heroism and courage of the 54th. Gotta admit, first time I saw this I cried the last 30 mins of the movie. A huge shout out to James Horner for the equally incredible musical score. FYI, the actor who played Thomas was Andre Braugher. He sadly died of lung cancer at the age of 61 this past December. He was not in John Wick. Lance Reddick played the hotel manager.

[@mathiasbartl903]

He actually had combat experience when given command of a regiment, with the way the Union Army was mobilized that wasn't a given.

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

Richard Winters of 501st Easy Company 101st Airborne fame during WW2 was in his 20s when he made Major. It’s certainly not unheard of in modern times as well. In war people die. Officers die and there are people who need to replace their rank within the unit. Things have changed some. Many officers today don’t leave a desk and that creates a stale old Officer pool within the military that gives people the impression that a Major or above is some old crusty 60 year old man

[@unconditionalluv]

Rest in Peace to the late Andre Braugher that played Thomas. Good reaction you two.

[@hedorah99]

The scene where Denzel’s character is being flogged is so powerful. No words but you feel all the anger fear and pain. I have no idea where he went mentally as an actor to do that scene.

[@hopefulagnostic336]

I did read somewhere that he instructed the actor who played Mulcahey to actually hit him.

[@vidpie]

@@hopefulagnostic336 The director recently published a book about his career. He said the whip was made of flannel or some other fabric. It stung enough to make you feel you'd been struck. The first take Denzel was struck three times with his hands bound. The next take, the director then told the actor striking him not to stop until he cued him. Denzel did not know this would happen. So what you see is an excellent actor thrust into a scene that is all too real. The tear is real. The director said in the book if you listen closely you can hear another actor crying. He cited the actor's name. It might have been the one whipping him, but I'm not sure.

[@ExUSSailor]

Denzel's first Academy Award.

[@plawflo575]

Well deserved!

[@unconditionalluv]

Yep people keep forgetting that

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

And the only movie that Denzel and Morgan have ever starred in together. Cinematic sacrilege.

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

he stole this movie. incredible performance.

[@adiarainfoster]

They released this in Black History month and I was in high school in Baltimore at the time. All the classes of the local schools were taken one by one to see it during school hours. Was kind of amazing to see a huge group of rowdy teenagers being so enraptured by a movie that they didn't cut up and act out like they usually did.

[@zzzkoszzz]

Morgan Freeman confronting Denzel Washington is the best scene Freeman has ever done in a movie. 21:55 Film should be played in history classes.

[@reggieburkes4471]

They played it in mine.

[@JordanJMyers]

This, Saving Private Ryan and Schlinders List are what we got to watch

[@reggieburkes4471]

@@JordanJMyers Yeah Schindlers list was played at mine too.

[@MegaKat]

They played it in my 8th grade history class. A room full of 12 and 13 year olds, 90% of us bawling our eyes out by the end of the movie. I imagine that would never fly nowadays because of the graphic violence, but it was the early 90s for us.

[@ozzybloke-craig3690]

Idk. He has so many great moments. And in ‘The Power of One’ when he is beaten to death by a guard, I can’t remember a more powerful or emotional moment in a film.

[@shawnnixon2811]

Sgt William Carney won the Medal of Honor in the battle at Ft Wagner for refusing to allow the flag to hit the ground despite several serious wounds including one to the face.

[@keeftaylor834]

I was scrolling the comments to see if someone mentioned Sgt William Carney. His MOH would not be awarded until years after, and by then other black soldiers had been presented theirs, but Sgt Carney earned his first, so technically the 1st black man whose military actions were awarded with the MOH.

[@marcbrooks6985]

When I was teaching US History I always showed this film also. There is a school friendly version!! Also the narrations from the colonel were his actual real life letters to his family!

[@timvanarsdel]

School friendly?! My 11th grade history teacher replayed that cannonball shattering that guy's head 4x over.

[@ronlackey2689]

Yep. Pepsi put out a "clean" version. Narrated by ... Montel Williams? I think

[@despinoza6205]

​@@timvanarsdellet the kids see it was no joke.

[@johnathanhenley2251]

35:57; those men of the 54th gave their lives for all of us. We whom have experienced the horrors of war will never forget it. We will always Honor our fallen brothers. The men of the 54th were honorable, and are remembered and cherished for their gallantry. I'm honored to serve next to persons of their caliber. They are the finest humans I've ever known.

[@stevenrod100]

The amount of great black actors to come out of this film is amazing. This is like the trifecta of actors I'd want narrating my obituary.

[@tmendez31]

Learning to March is actually harder than most people think. Occasionally you get someone who just has absolutely no coordination and no rhythm. But that is not the only issue. People need to learn to march and step together. Also, there are many different commands that can be given when you march. You have to learn to execute those commands right away. In the Marine corps, we practice marching for many hours and yet there were still a number of people that struggled with it. Many times more difficult than marching itself is actually being the person who gives out those commands. You have to know which step to begin giving the command in order for the command to be executed properly. I have seen many people lose control of their formation by marching the platoon into a wall or into park vehicles because it took too long for them to think about what command they had to give

[@ldkusa71]

You left out the "Rear March!" command. :)

[@christinamosley9476]

When the Confederates threw Robert Gould Shaw's body in the pit with his men, they thought it would be the ultimate disgrace. His father later said he was proud that his son was buried that way.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

The Shaws were true believers, not hypocrites like a lot of white abolitionists. They checked their privilege well before that was even a term

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

False narrative that has been disputed

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

False

[@happything100]

Remembering Andre Braugher. Such a great actor who left us too soon.

[@jeremyorthman1873]

One of the most underrated scenes in this movie is when Shaw is sitting on his horse, taking in the moment. He eventually dismounts and let's his horse go, now accepting his pending fate.

[@Rocket_Man232]

🔔 "African Americans, including former slaves, served in the American Civil War. The 186,097 black men who joined the Union Army included 7,122 officers and 178,975 enlisted soldiers. Approximately 20,000 black sailors served in the Union Navy and formed a large percentage of many ships' crews. Later in the war, many regiments were recruited and organized as the United States Colored Troops, which reinforced the Northern forces substantially during the conflict's last two years. Both Northern Free Negro and Southern runaway slaves joined the fight. Throughout the course of the war, black soldiers served in forty major battles and hundreds of more minor skirmishes; sixteen African Americans received the Medal of Honor."

[@stkn1630]

In case you felt the flogging given to Denzel's character was to harsh I wanted to tell you that 134 white soldiers were executed for desertion during the war. Thousands of others were subject to punishment ranging from flogging to branding and imprisonment.

[@Tyrannulet2k]

By this time the Union army no longer flogged soldiers as punishment (but earlier it had been a punishment, also in the Navy).

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@Tyrannulet2k I believe floggin was used as late as 1861 but I could be wrong on the date. But technically you're correct, it was definitely outlawed by 1863.

[@warrenstemphly5756]

@@anthonyanderson9303 based of the number of TikTok videos posted by active duty service members, it probably should be brought back.

[@voightkampffchamp]

@@warrenstemphly5756 Yeah flogging should stop those TikTok videos...

[@dastemplar9681]

Often people confuse the results of the final battle in this movie as the 54th Massachusetts simply being used as cannon fodder for the assault on Fort Wagner without support. In reality, yes, the 54th lost half its strength in the attack before being forced back, but the following up regiments of the 6th Connecticut, 48th New York, 3rd New Hampshire, 76th Pennsylvania, and 9th Maine didn’t fair any better and suffered just as badly as the 54th. Even Gen. Strong (the Brigade commander who Shaw requested to for his regiment to lead the assault) was severely wounded and would die a few days later. The Union forces would suffer 1,515 casualties in their failure to take Fort Wagner. For the 54th Massachusetts, out of 600 men that made the assault, 315 would return. 30 dead (Shaw included) 24 died from wounds 15 captured 52 missing 149 wounded Despite failure, the 54th was welcomed back to Union lines with praise for their bravery during the assault and word of their valor spread quickly throughout the Union Army. The regiment would continue to serve in the war.

[@stephengamber7000]

Thank you so much for posting! I love this film and appreciate this additional info

[@cshubs]

It's amazing how much Brodderick looks like Col. Shaw, whose pic is on Wikipedia.

[@unconditionalluv]

Yea they did a good job casting him in this.

[@LESLEYWELSH-wp2jt]

I retired from the US Army as a colonel after 26 years. This movie was shown at two of my military training schools: at the Combined Arms Services and Staff School (CAS3) when I was a captain, and again as a Lieutenant Colonel at the Command and General Staff College (CGSC), as an example of leadership, team building, compassion, quality training, camaraderie, etc. It is still a powerful movie today as it was when I first watched it 18 years ago.

[@makasete30]

So true. And thank you for your service.

[@unimatrix0169]

It was shown to my OCS class for the same reasons.

[@Coach-V]

I saw this when I was 10. 44 now and I still tear up when they are tossed into the grave together. The music, the history... so moving. God Bless all those soldiers

[@waltw4537]

Did you notice that the soldier who said, "Give 'em Hell, 54th!" was the guy Denzel had the "soldier's fight" with a few days earlier. Respect earned.

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

The actor in question wrote the screenplay for the film.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Soundtrack of this movie is incredible.

[@toochangz]

Harlem Boys Choir deserved the Oscar. Arguably the greatest musical editing in movie history

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@@toochangz Thank you so much for the information.❣️💯✌️

[@TheOldDragoon]

A friend of mine always says that "Charging Fort Wagner" can make anything epic - even, like, putting on your socks.

[@agentsculder2451]

It's almost criminal the score wasn't even nominated for an Oscar.

[@kevinkimbrough8010]

Great reaction guys. Denzel won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Glory. Sorry Asia, the young black man with the eyeglasses was not the hotel guy from John Wick. That actor's name was Lance Reddick (RIP). The actor you're watching in Glory is Andre Baugher (RIP).

[@Itsmattz]

Captain Holt from Brooklyn 99.

[@kevinkimbrough8010]

@@Itsmattz Correct...lol

[@classiclife7204]

Rest in Peace, Andre Braugher. (Thomas, here.) This movie always makes me sad - what a waste of men, trying to take that fort. One wishes the 54th had volunteered (I'm assuming Shaw did volunteer the company, rather than be ordered) for a less suicidal mission. Anyway, incredible cast, and an important story. Hope Asia's feeling better!

[@wyldhowl2821]

Some missions are just brutally hard to begin with. Plus they also had to prove they were as brave or braver than any white union soldiers, so even knowing the odds, they had to be the ones to do it, not watch others do it on their behalf first. What they proved by their heroic sacrifice made it possible for many more black soldiers to be created.

[@despinoza6205]

General Strong led the attack the next day and died himself. Sometimes you're just stuck in. Get good with the Lord, you'll be alright.

[@jmedlin6]

The soundtrack for Glory is amazing. I'll sometimes have it playing during work.

[@joshuacordero8163]

Glory is one of my favorite movies of all time. This story is so important to the history of the 🇺🇸. I always like the fact that you guys don’t shy away from the spiritual parts of the films. Fun fact if ever want to see the plaque of the 54th Massachusetts Reg., that come out during the credits , it’s found on the Boston Commons, in front of the State Capitol!!

[@intodaysepisode...]

17:24 I always cry at this moment. Watching the kids smile and have reverence for the soldiers is so moving!

[@bg7606]

It's hard to believe that Edward Zwick made this, and Last Samurai. He is underappreciated as a director, even tho a lot of people think that this is the best war movie ever made

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

Wonder if he thought “yeah civil war is cool, but it would be a lot cooler with Samurai” 😂

[@DerekSansone]

"If you men will take no pay, then none of us will." OMG, I love that scene. Screwing the men over w/their pay wasn't Shaw's doing, but he was not only the messenger, but still had to lead 'em after getting screwed over. Tearing up his own pay was "walking the walk." The men appreciated it. When I went to Navy E6 leadership school, they showed a scene from movie "12 O'Clock High" w/Gregory Peck (great movie). That said, I think this scene shld be shown in both NCO & Officer leadership courses. I went to see Glory when it was released in the theater & hv seen it IDK how many times since. I love this move!

[@DerekSansone]

@@The11B2P A former Navy Seabee here!

[@Reemdiz10]

This movie is 100% for the culture! I saw it when I was 13 and it affected me! Such a classic

[@MichaelCook-f8y]

The men in the rear of the shot as they charge across the sand were extras on a day release programme while on probation. The reenactor who was acting as the officer wrote an article at the time about how they started getting interested in the story and began asking questions.

[@angelagraves865]

Asia, I've taught marching before and I can tell you that some people have a surprisingly difficult time getting it.

[@ianjardine7324]

We had a guy in my basic training company who was a phenomenal break dancer but just couldn't get marching constantly mixing up his right and left. So after training at night we would take turns shouting out drill commands in front of the barracks for hours for him to follow until he got it.

[@angelagraves865]

@@ianjardine7324 That's some good team work!

[@ianjardine7324]

@@angelagraves865 honestly we had a great group myself and a couple of older lads kept the guys in line and working together and the one time time one of the small crew of selfish brats tried mouthing off at me the semi pro boxer in the platoon threatened to tear his arms off. Because of this we actually had a fairly easy time in training. As soon as the D.S. realised they could just tell us what to do and it'd get done they wouldn't bother is any more than necessary. As long as the barracks was spotless, no one was getting in trouble and every recruit was keeping up in training they would just do spot checks and sometimes have a coffee with us after training.

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

a much more important skill when we routinely carried spears or bayonets.

[@BigBWolf90]

Fun fact: Col. Shaw had such a respect for his soldiers that it was *HIM who first said that the pay wouldn't be accepted until everyone in the regiment received the regular pay due.* Towns were burned because it was to break Southern spirit & because a number of people used the war as an opportunity to purposefully raid & pillage the locals Also the whole Sargeant being harsh: well his job is to get the men ready & will do what is needed. You can see in his eyes during the flogging he looks at Shaw like *"sir please don't make me do this"* after he sees Tripp's back & he smiles proudly as the regiment marches by after training Also Rawlins getting the rank of Sargeant Major means he's the highest ranking enlisted man

[@BigBWolf90]

@Justanotherconsumer that's possible. Haven't found that personally in my research but I wouldn't put it past people to do that

[@JSavo_]

I watched this in HS in my film class (along with The Birds and Silence of the Lambs) and it left such an effect on me. Especially the march through Boston after training and at the end with Denzel screaming “COME ON!” I tear up every time with the score and all of it. Very powerful. Incredible and inspiring movie.

[@panelbypanelshow]

Even though Fort Wagner never fell, the 54th was the only Union regiment to actually breach its walls. Despite having to retreat, they didnt just turn and run, they were still fighting and firing until they reached a point of safety and even then, they wanted to go back in but the officers had to say no because they had taken too many casualties and didn't have the supplies. There's a monument for Colonel Shaw and the 54th in Massachusetts.

[@kristymcdowell6185]

This movie always will hold a special place in my heart. I went to where fort Wagner is today about 2 years ago and it’s all under water. A little museum is there and it talks about the 54th. The soundtrack is also so wonderful. They used the Harlem boys choir. James Horner did the music which he also did for braveheart and you guys seen that movie too… god bless yall ❤❤❤

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

I'm proud to say that Frederick Douglass is my 8th cousin through his mother and that Robert Gould Shaw is my fifth cousin.

[@energeez]

wow

[@despinoza6205]

At this point, we all related. Like Kevin Bacon lol 😂😂

[@DanielHBuchmann]

Probably one of the best tears in cinematic history.

[@Elite94]

This movie holds a special place for me as well. I live in the low country of South Carolina, not to far from Beaufort and Charleston where these events took place. A couple of years after this movie came out, around 93 or 94, i joined a Civil War Re-enactment regiment here and we did a "Ghost Walk" for Halloween in the Charleston cemetery. We would do tours of people in the dark on the path and re-enact scenes from the war. Like a battle scene, a medical scene of surgeries and like a party scene showing life at home during the war, things like that. Anyways Me and my best friend was in full battle dress, confederate uniforms, and we are seeing people into the walled cemetery, standing guard at the gate, and then something very cool happens, the 54th Mass Re-enactment troop shows up in full dress. We all salute one another, and we welcome them into the show. We had a great time, cooking out tht night and getting to know them. They were a newly started unit and mostly because of the success of this movie. Also, I think it was in the late 90’s, a large amount of these soldiers remains were discovered on the beach near the fort were the forts defenders had buried them in what was believed to have been a trench or moat. They were removed and buried with honors in the Charleston cemetery with other war dead.

[@justhereforkicks8208]

One of my favorite movies of all time! The cast, the acting, the cinematography, but the music is really what brings it home to me. Hard to believe this movie was released in 1989 and still holds up today.

[@edwinmercer9525]

Thomas was played by Andre Braugher. The concierge in John Wick was played by Lance Reddick. Both men died this past year. RIP to both. 😢😢

[@jsp7205]

It wasn't in the movie but the 54th fought at the Battle of Olustee Florida in 1865 and was forced to retreat. In letters and memoirs from Confederate officers the reason that the confederate troops were not able to exploit the retreat was because they were killing the surviving black wounded and captured troops. The next morning Union forces were still retreating to Jacksonville, the 54th Massachusetts was ordered to countermarch back to Ten-Mile Station. The locomotive of a train carrying wounded Union soldiers had broken down and the wounded were in danger of capture. When the 54th Massachusetts arrived, the men attached ropes to the engine and cars and manually pulled the train to Jacksonville for a total distance of 10 miles . It took 42 hours of a fighting retreat to pull the train that distance.They saved all the 1150 wounded men. The confederate's killed approximately 210 soldiers it is unknown how many of these were executed on the battlefield.

[@TheeTwanSolo]

I loved this movie. My uncle was an extra in the film & he appeared in several scenes. If you stop at the 26:23 mark, you can see him right above BJs head on the lower row, ready to fire his rifle. He has pics with all of the major actors from the film, too. He just happened to be in the right place at the right time to get the job. When he told the family, nobody believed him because he WAS a habitual liar until we saw his high yella @$$ actually in it 😂

[@astaboy]

I've always been amazed that so few people know about this. The 54th Massachusetts' assault on Fort Wagner was the African American's Alamo. Their bravery completely changed the attitude of the north towards Black Soldiers, opening the flood gates for black volunteers. By war's end, over 200 thousand African Americans were uniformed and armed proud Union soldiers.

[@danlabok7117]

One of the greatest and most underrated war movies of all time. I cry everytime I watch this movie because it actually happened.

[@FatValkilmar]

Learning to march is harder than you think. It's just not left right left. It's start getting confusing on counter half left and right, to the rear, eyes right, right left flank, or my favorite...."File from the right!" "Column right!" "March!"

[@anelsatxlife]

The men watching Shaw, their Commander who fought for them, killed and being inspired by that to charge and Denzel picking up the colors after refusing when Shaw had asked him ALWAYS makes me start crying. Andre Braugher played Thomas, he was In the series Homicide Life on the Streets and Brookkyn 99. Phenomenal actor who just recently passed.

[@richardra4702]

It's a truly GREAT movie which I've seen many times & which makes me proud to be an American (& I'm a "Chicano"/Mexican American).!! But it shows the Dignity & Honor of some of the people who made this Country GREAT.!! Bravery, Honor, Morality, Dignity, Education, Respect for others & Self-Respect.. are some of the things this Country....needs RIGHT NOW..!!?!!

[@jediknight131]

As a Civil War re-enactor that specializes in Civil War Medicine, the wounded soldier, at the beginning of the movie, yelling " please don't cut anymore! during surgery, that is a myth. Wounded soldiers were given chloroform as anesthesia before surgery. So that soldier wouldn't be thrashing around and yelling, like in the movie, he would be still and in a medically induced sleep, gently held down by the hospital steward during surgery. That scene just reinforces the myth, that Civil War doctors just cut off limbs without regard. There were so many amputations, during the war, because the bullet shattered bone upon contact, so doctors had no choice but to amputate the limb. Bone and nerve reconstruction was in its infancy, during the war, that kind of delicate surgery would have taken the doctors too long to perform. Amputation was the quick way to deal with gunshot wounds. The phrase "saved by the saw" was coined during the war, explaining that if a wounded soldier could be operated on quickly enough, that through amputation, his life could be saved.

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

People still today have this notion that military medicine is still like this to some extent. Even though some of the best hospitals in the country, arguably the world are US military hospitals. Best facial reconstruction specialists by far. It’s unfortunate that the VA is such a terrible system, that’s the real issue

[@foxx037x]

That yell that Thomas gives after Trip falls, I’ll never forget hearing that for that first time. RIP Andre Braugher.

[@kw1333]

The guy who signed the orders to allow them to fight was Bob Gunton, the warden from Shawshank Redemption.

[@Logan-wv8qf]

I have been watching this movie for 30+ years. This story of courage, bravery and heart, in the face of death, brings me to tears every time. An Army Veteran and Proud American Teacher 💙🇺🇸

[@MichaelMyers3000]

Amazing movie, amazing cast, amazing story that needed to be told and with no sugar coating. Absolutely love this movie. Respect and honor to everyone who served in the 54th.

[@mikeshimmel3561]

When the 54th was marching up the beach towards Fort Wagner and the private from other company yelled “give ‘em hell 54th” you see cannons being fired over top of them. That cannon fire is called the “Honor Shot” or “Honor Round” it was only allowed for the highest of honors and for upmost bravery. Many people watch this film and don’t fully understand the significance of this scene. I can’t imagine the amount of pride those men felt during that final March. ❤

[@GrimrDirge]

Glory ranks high in the pantheon of great war movies. The story is tragic and triumphant, the acting is stellar, the characters are relatable and sympathetic, and the writing is believable and though-provoking. What more could you want in a movie? I would say only that I'd like some of the over-the-top baddies (like the quartermaster) to have a bit more depth.

[@wyldhowl2821]

Best movie about the US Civil War that I have yet seen.

[@Ozai75]

They actually had anesthetic. The problem was supply. They often ran out of it and therefore had to perform surgeries like that without the benefit of that. The issue was that the bullets used back then (Called Minie Balls) were 57 calibur lead shot. So when they hit a bone they often shattered the entire bone to pieces. Even today we have a hard time dealing with such an injury. Back then without the knowledge of germs, the only thing you *could* do was cut off the limbs.

[@richardstephens5570]

Union records show that it was actually VERY rare for surgery to be performed without anesthetic.

[@lolly1405]

When BJ mentioned, they took their shoes I was like finally somebody else that noticed that. I don’t know why, but the scene at the end when they’re being thrown into the mass graves, and you see that they’ve stolen all their shoes devastates me. I guess it’s kind of symbolic but it always bothered me that they took their shoes. They went through a lot to get those shoes.

[@johnwest5837]

The shoes were taken from the troops because of lack of gear in the Confederacy.

[@lolly1405]

@@johnwest5837 I understand that. Both sides are going to strip somebody of everything they have of any value or any use. It’s still bothering me.

[@johnwest5837]

@@lolly1405 Exactly, but I guess that's why they call it War.Big history buff.

[@johnwest5837]

@@lolly1405 Interesting fact 2 brothers born and raised on the farmland of Gettysburg, joined the Confederacy only to come back and die on their own farm.

[@hopefulagnostic336]

I thought I read somewhere that in reality, they stripped them naked.

[@stepbino2321]

There was so much history untold. One of the men who carried the flag actually lived. His name was William Harvey Carney.

[@jameshurley9551]

This movie was burned into my mind at a young age. I went back and rewatched it and it holds up. I cry at the end every single time. When they dump Broderick and Denzel in the same pit, you realize they were equals all the time. Only in death were they actually seen as equals by others. I also watched this in 7th grade. Wild.

[@PhillipV-qm4mf]

The valor of the 54th gave the union confidence in the fighting ability of African Americans, and they raised more black regiments as a result. Since the civil war African Americans have fought in every American conflict. To me this movie is showing us the men who literally fought for the future of their people. This is the beginning of a butterfly effect..in my opinion. If not for the 54th, no buffalo soldiers in ww1, no Tuskegee airmen in ww2. Maybe even no desegregation of the military in 1948, which played a huge role in desegregating American society. To anyone reading this, check out a documentary call "same mud, same blood" about black and white soldiers who fought together in Veitnam. What's interesting about it to me is the accounts of the white soldiers from the deep south. They were in a unit lead by a black officer, and spoke about how much the respected and trusted him. They basically said in combat they couldn't see color because they didn't have time to worry about all that. Many white soldiers changed their veiw of the world after serving with black soldiers. In my opinion, without the 54th Massachusetts things like civil rights may have took longer to achieve.

[@justinpitcock5312]

First let’s say RIP to both actors, but Andre Braugher plays Thomas and Lance Reddick plays Charon in John Wick, I agree they do have some similar facial features, I also think the glasses play a big role.

[@therealspacecoyote]

That’s Andre Braugher who plays Thomas. He was Captain Holt on Brooklyn 9-9, and he actually passed away earlier this year. I love your stuff! Glad you watched this one!

[@evanansot6335]

Love this movie. Denzell was awesome in this one. Won the academy award for best supporting actor.

[@CarlosGuzman-vi9xw]

Andres Braugher .... You were amazing in this. Amen 🙏

[@toochangz]

The battle in the opening is Antietam, The United States bloodiest day. 22,000 casualties. Union victory.

[@douglasiles2024]

It was a pyrrhic victory, at best, for the Union. McClellan outnumbered Lee, but his poor field command gave Lee time to have reinforcements reach the field and blunt the final Union assaults. Lee was then allowed to withdraw back into Virginia, instead of McClellan pursuing him. Lincoln would relieve McClellan shortly after this, and he would never hold another major field command for the remainder of the war.

[@toochangz]

@@douglasiles2024 it blunted Lee's 1st attempted invasion of the north. McClellan deserved to be removed. But he beat Lee ok a big important battle (with his plans). Lee invaded the north twice. Antietam and Gettysburg stopped him.

[@douglasiles2024]

@@toochangz even with knowing Lee's plans and his movements, McClellan still nearly lost at Sharpsburg. A more competent commander, even Hooker, probably could have dealt a much bigger blow to Lee. McClellan was a great organizer and logistics general, but his overall field command was poor, to say the least.

[@vinnynj78]

@@douglasiles2024 Ooooooo, you went with the "even Hooker" slight. Absolutely savage.

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

@@toochangzLee was a good strategist but his goals of invading and assaulting the North was his downfall and the downfall of the confederacy. Had he retreated back to Virginia and remained within the Appalachians he easily could’ve waged a campaign of attrition which would’ve pressed the Union financially and manpower wise. Confederacy still likely wouldn’t have won the conflict but they would’ve definitely put more strain on the Union trying to fight a more guerrilla style of combat in the foothills and mountains of Appalachia.

[@patrickdepoortere6830]

A good door to understanding the true history of America, I'm reminded of the 150,000 Irish immigrants (including my kin) who gave their lives fighting to end slavery in America. The Fighting 69th. God Bless America and Éirinn go Brách.

[@Patrick-df5fo]

Andre Braugher who played Thomas was also in the movie "Primal Fear" along with Edward Norton & Richard Gere. Great movie, with a great cast & some twists & turns that will make y'all say . . . "Your Lying!" Trust me, watch it!

[@michaeldmcgee4499]

If you like Andre Braugher should watch the tv series: "Homicide: Life on the Streets", one of the best ever made!

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

I also saw this in 7th/8th grade for American History. We had to get permission slips signed because of the graphic nature of the movie, but it's a really important story.

[@Randall82760]

Asia, Marching is a way of teaching to take orders as it is spoken. The 1st thru the 13 Colored Regiments were around before and thru the Mass regiments. Even Stonewall's units had Colored freemen as Engineers. The 54 Mass. was the first to fight, and were know as the Swamp Angels because they would run out of a swamp and fight to bolster lines. A Lieutenant

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Such an amazing, emotional film. Every actor in this film was phenomenal. Sadly we seem to never learn from our history, and in ignorance we repeat it. Its incredibly accurate in its story of the first all black regiment in the history of the United States. Really rough to watch, but impotant to watch and learn its importance in American history. Thanx so much, take care, Peace

[@joshuathompson2404]

Denzel's "we men, aint we?" cuts right to my heart every time i watch this. Instant tears.

[@GodLovesComics]

I've never watched this damned movie a single time without tears eventually streaming down my face, and I doubt even watching this reaction will be any different. Incredible performances by Morgan Freeman, Denzel, Matthew Broderick, and the late, great Andre Braugher (whose character is so idealistic and pure he breaks your heart).

[@7bootzy]

7:18 "Learning how to march is not that hard." Ma'am, every section leader and band director who ever taught band kids to march would like a word with you.