GLORY (1989) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@crowtcameron]

When asked if they wished to have their son's body taken home to Boston for burial, Shaw's parents declined. His father said: "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."

[@RLKmedic0315]

I was going to post this exact quote, thank you for beating me to it. I find that quote to be almost as powerful as the story of Col. Shaw. What a wonderful and moving tribute to their lost son, compounded by the fact that Shaw was buried with his soldiers as an insult from the Confederates.

[@xKagryx]

This is the sentiment that shatters me. Oh my gosh, my heart, what bravery and brotherhood.

[@Britcarjunkie]

The Confederates thought that burying a white officer with black infantrymen was "the ultimate insult" to the officer, but to his family, it was the greatest honor.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

The Confederacy thought they were insulting Shaw by throwing his body in with the black soldiers. Normally the bodies of enemy officers are given individual burials and the enlisted are put in mass graves. So it was important to let the Confederates know their insult failed by choosing to allow Shaw to remain in the mass grave with his men.

[@RedlandsRedhead927]

That's beautiful.

[@StickFigureStudios]

Denzel won his first Oscar just on that whipping scene alone.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

He was so powerful in this role it wasn't until halfway through the movie I realized it was him. So much hate and rage just blazed from his eyes through most of that first half of the movie that I just couldn't associate the two. He was incredible in this movie.

[@dard4642]

He killed it the whole movie but he won an Oscar with that one tear.

[@SurvivorBri]

That was hard to watch. It brought me to tears.

[@64MDW]

Good film...but there are several things that give the wrong impression. First, the Army banned flogging as a punishment in 1860. Thus, the character played by Denzel Washington would not have been whipped. Second, it was made to seem that the 54th was virtually alone in the attack on Battery Wagner. In reality, several other regiments from New Hampshire, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maine took part with heavy casualties including the overall commander of the attack, who was seriously wounded. It was he who actually asked who would carry the colors if the color bearer was killed. Robert Gould Shaw responded that he would. The gallantry of the men of the 54th Massachusetts could never fade or be diminished, but it's an injustice to minimize the actions of the other regiments that assaulted Battery Wagner on July 18, 1863.

[@RabidTribble]

From IMDB: Edward Zwick claimed that, for the flogging scene, Denzel Washington was lashed at full contact with a special whip that would not cut his back, but still stung. For the final take of the scene, Zwick hesitated to call "Cut!" to signal the flogging to stop, and the result was Washington's spontaneous tear down his cheek.

[@danielpopp1526]

Hands down one of the best American Civil War films ever made. "Give 'em hell 54th!"

[@PantoniStrikesBack]

That quote always gets me. It's so amazing... and a great pay off.

[@thekittygoesmeow9652]

Saw this in the theatre as a teenager. Still can’t believe the statue dedicated to the Massachusetts 54th Regiment was vandalized a few years ago.

[@dirus3142]

I heard the guy saying that line was the writer of the script.

[@bjorns131stpa2]

@@pmcclaren1 Yep, I know the truth. It's mentions about 21 times in the Articles of Secession for Texas. Oh, Also read Alexander Stephens "Cornertstone Speech." He makes it pretty clear what the south was upset about.

[@danielpopp1526]

@@pmcclaren1 wow. You picked a weird place to die on this hill. Slavery was not the only cause, but it was the primary cause.

[@spencerstewart2172]

"Glory" is one of my favorite war movies. Even historians marvel at the accuracy of the film. Little known fact. The Connecticut soldier who yelled "Give em hell 54"! at Fort Wagner was actually the screenwriter. His name was Kevin Jarre. Sadly he passed away in 2011 at the age of 56 from heart failure.

[@ianbrewster8934]

Oh wow I thought I knew ever obscure fact about that film I didn't know that thanks for sharing.

[@AlexG1020]

Knew I knew that name! He also wrote Tombstone

[@andy-ty5ph]

Omgosh thank you for pointing this out! This is indeed a great tidbit of info! Glory is one of the best American films ever made!!

[@SStupendous]

It's one of the best ever but I'd not say historians "marvel" at the accuracy. For a start, most of the soldiers should be like Thomas, middle-class free black men - not runaways and less-well-off like Trip. Thanks for sharing that info though, it was nice seeing how the relationship between that soldier, his regiment and the 54th improved, had no idea about all that

[@bullwinkle5445]

Marvel at the accuracy? The 54th was issued uniforms and shoes they day they arrived in camp. Union soldiers were not flogged, Fredrick Douglas had 2 sons in the 54th one was the Sgt Major. There were so many volunteers that a second regiment the 55th was formed. The bad general down south was also Killed in combat he was younger then Shaw and never ordered or allowed ransacking towns. The movie claims that "over half" of the regiment was lost during the assault on Fort Wagner. According to official records, the 54th sustained 272 casualties, closer to 40%. Of those casualties, 116 were fatalities, just under 20% of the men to storm the fort. I admit it is a powerful movie but so much of it stirs emotions of anger over the treatment of the soldiers when this maltreatment never actually occurred.

[@TrueLibraGirl]

My (all black) middle school took our whole school to see this at the movies. The vibe in that theater was electric. It was an experience I will never forget.

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

That's a lovely story ☮️

[@richardjones2529]

it was the commencement film for my class at a (mostly white) prep school. electricity and emotion here too brother.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

The reason army instructors are always so "mean" is for numerous reasons, to help the troops bond by having someone to hate rather than hate each other, its also to instill discipline and to be the voice of authority. Fighting in a battle isn't a nice thing, and they're preparing you for that fact

[@woo545]

They also needed to break them. Break them of their fears and mental blocks that keep them from pushing past the pain. To prove to themselves that they can survive and fight on.

[@johnfriday5169]

You have to break down the civilian in order to build the soldier

[@st0n3p0ny]

It's a stress test. You don't send a kid in to battle if they will collapse in to the fetal position and just lay there and die because of the loud noises.

[@SutMacG]

Tear you down and build you back up. Espirit de corps as they told us in Army BCT. I saw this movie in theatres as an 11 year old kid and it has always inspired me.

[@aj132383s]

Ultimately being in a battle is a very mentally stressful situation.. drill sergeants try to recreate that mental stress while training recruits so that discipline is not lost while in battle. Being able to think and act while under stress can be the difference between survival or death for the soldier or the guy next to them.

[@lethaldose2000]

Glory had a sad ending. but the real victory was the 54th being given a chance to fight and show their guts and grit were equal and sometimes even stronger than their white counterparts. Glory is so intense and the fact that it's true makes it even more harrowing. All hail the men of the 54th.

[@Strider91]

GIVE EM HELL 54th!

[@jarlnils435]

The 54th defeated fort wagner in the end. Their corpses poisoned the ground and a desease spread through the confederate troops, leading to their capitulation.

[@bullwinkle5445]

The history of the 54th did not end at Fort Wagner. They fought further battles.

[@ricardoaguirre6126]

I kinda wish for a sequel because the story of the 54th doesn't end with the assault on Ft Wagner. They went on to fight in further battles and faced more challenges.

[@Deutschritter.]

@@PodreyJenkin138 How do you know that God is protecting no matter which war party, you shouldn't kill and yet everyone does it because some people command it...the lord of this world is Satan and the elites work for him, everyone who then goes to war works for Satan's plan whether conscious or unconscious...why should God give any special protection to anyone who breaks his commandments

[@jenniferrogers2492]

The part that always gets me teary-eyed is when Shaw sets his horse free, & knowing that it is probably the last sunrise he will see in his life, he chooses to walk with his men, not as a commanding officer, but as a brother in arms.

[@opkearney]

The attack started at sunset, but you hit the nail on the head as he looked back and forth between the fort and the ocean. He was not expecting to survive the attack and he had already resigned himself to that possibility before that scene when he handed off his letters to his family.

[@pladuke71]

Yes! Me too!

[@aglennlew]

America has a very ugly, hateful history that doesn't reflect what she supposed to be and that problemt still exists today. It was 1947 when Truman de-segregated the armed forces. If you get an opportunity to review "No Way Out" with Sidney Poitier "Red Tails" is another film about war involving the Tuskegee airmen. Also please watch The liberation of LB Jones, it's a true story it will give you some indication of race prejudice and hatred in America. It's a very open and honest look. It shows that we still have a long way to go to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. You're very sweet and sincere person and I have subscribed to your channel.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

That gave me full-body chills… I haven’t seen this movie in probably 30-35 years and didn’t understand the meaning then 🥹

[@adamludwig9419]

there's also the practical aspect of being a huge target, riding on a horse.

[@dougmoodie8713]

Been watching movies all my life, 100s if not 1000s, and for me the scene where Tripp is flogged is one of the greatest, most powerful pieces of acting ever on film. No words spoken, pure emotion and expression ending with that tear running down his face. Denzel Washington deserved his Oscar.

[@dougmoodie8713]

@@buckbuchanan4902 I agree 100% he deserved it for the whole film. I was pointing out my personal choice of greatest piece of acting. He's been one of my favourite actors ever since along with Morgan Freeman. Being in England there were only two copies of the book One gallant rush, on which the film was based, both in libraries. Was lucky to have one sent to me to read before returning it.

[@PFNel]

Well said!

[@Rschaltegger]

In the making off the director Edward Zwick explained this scene. They shot take after take and nothing worked. Then Zwick said to Danzel...just let it go...and the tear was real

[@CruzerLovesveggies]

Retroactively…..

[@fuzzy__dunlop]

I'm a grown man, have seen this movie probably close to 30 times,...and Denzel's tear gets me every time.

[@richardjones2529]

the flag bearer (i wont carry your flag) scene got me deeper.

[@oliviastratton2169]

"I'm so confused by this fighting style." Yeah, the Civil War happened during a weird time where military technology was becoming rapidly more deadly. But militaries hadn't adjusted their fighting style to adapt. So the casualty rates were very high.

[@saved2trek]

Even crazier is that in the beginning 1/2 of WWI they were still doing similar things, including cavalry runs with swords. Just to be gunned down and/or blown up by huge building-sized cannon and machine guns. So many died in the civil war and WWI because of using antiquated military tactics. The English lost our Revolutionary War partly because we weren’t fighting like this; our side used more gorilla tactics, and won.

[@blacbraun]

@@saved2trek Yes we used Gorilla tactics like hurling banana peels at them.

[@TheWraith20878]

Guerrilla tactics. It’s Spanish for “little war”

[@voiceofraisin3778]

It wasnt a military thing it was an American thing, european militarty observers were astonished at just how bad American tactics were. the thing is though most european armies were a permanent force, they had training bases, an idea of how many men they would need per year and they could spend time teaching tactics, flank attacks, movement by company and so on and then have yearly mass manouvers to learn unit cooperation. the US military was so small every officer had either been through the same academy or had served together in the Mexican wars, they had to expand from a few thousand to a million men, there werent enough uniforms, guns and especiallky there werent enough trained NCOs who could in turn train all these new units. theres regular infantry, cavalry and artillery but theres also militia units forming up in bordertowns or the obscure back of a territory, all of them need trainers and the best theyre maybe going to get is a manual that may be thirty years out of date, some flintlock muskets and instructions to get on with it. then once these men are raised you have to train companies, then regiments to move together, how to work with artillery support, how to scout and secure with cavalry, it just doesnt work when someone is learning fromn a Prussian guidebook from the revolutionary war, someone else has frontier fighting experience but no idea on tactics and someone else is trying to impose modern French or British tactics becasue he saw them used in the Crimea. Its chaos so you use absolutely idiot proofbasic tactics, just line them up and shoot till the other side gives up. On the other hand because the officer corp and unit tactics were so basic the Us compensated by learning technical solutions such as the Gatling gun, lever action rifles and especially railway technology. Its kind of the birth of the American way of war in the 20th century, concentrate on logistics and getting victory through overwhelming firepower.

[@mikeh720]

If I'm not mistaken, more men were killed in the US Civil War than in WWI because of that learning curve.

[@opkearney]

The burial of Robert Gould Shaw with his men in an unmarked grave on the beach outside of Battery Wagner was deliberately meant to be an act of disrespect and slight due to his command of black troops. When word of his death reached his mother in Boston, she was reported to say that Robert would have considered this an honor and would have wanted it no other way.

[@dirus3142]

They unknowingly gave Shaw a great honor.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

That’s beautiful 🥹

[@lethaldose2000]

Kevin Jarre is the "soldier" who said "Give 'em hell, 54th!" he was the actual screenwriter for Glory and Tombstone (you'll soon be watching that). As unnamed characters go, THat's a pretty Epic one-liner.

[@Number0neSon]

Awesome! Never knew that.

[@edbluez99]

And it makes me tear up every time - from disdain at their first confrontation to respect.

[@Top10soon]

Thanks! Thats cool! Yes Tombstone is awesome too!

[@darrenhill2326]

Great bit of info.

[@renee7407]

It sure is!

[@benuticone3079]

I'd just like to note, in fairness to the memory of the real Col. Shaw, that it's unlikely the flogging scene ever really happened. Much as he was portrayed in the movie, Shaw had a reputation for being a very proper, by-the-book officer, and by the time the 54th Massachusetts was formed, flogging had been outlawed by the Union army as a means of discipline. It's very unlikely he would have disregarded that rule, given how carefully he adhered to other military regulations. Further, there are no records indicating such a punishment was ever doled out. This scene, though powerful, is almost certainly an instance of artistic license.

[@dsmdgold]

What you say is true. On the other hand that scene, and especially that tear, won Denzel Washington an Oscar and made him a superstar.

[@jarlnils435]

Yeah, flogging is more of a british thing. Only outlawed by the 1890s.

[@TheStapleGunKid]

The Army banned the use of flogging in 1861, so obviously a by-the-book officer like Shaw would never use it. The scene is just pure hollywood fantasy to create drama.

[@juanv8758]

One interesting aspect, in the flogging scene, it was written as Denzel Washington just being stoic and tolerating the pain. The tear wasn't written into the scene, that was just Denzel crying.

[@skylinerunner1695]

@@dsmdgold true. that was his breakout moment for much deserved career.

[@MrBlue3rd]

17:30 "Ain't no dream. We run away slaves but come back fighting men". I love Cassie's reaction as the music of that scene immediately gives you goosebumps and can make you teary eyed.

[@ronlackey2689]

I love that quote. It sums up exactly why they are all fighting.

[@paladinsix9285]

Don't forget Morgan Freeman's character's parting comment to the kids. "Tell your folks its the Jubilee!" (The time of Freedom! Biblical connotations of God's Promise to his Faithful.)

[@AlexSadof]

Growing up in Boston, the city felt a great deal of pride in 1989 because of this film. I was 16 when this movie came out and The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial on the corner of Beacon Street and Park Street on Boston Common is a place I've walked by many times. Although the city has had many issues with racism throughout the years, the winter of 1989-1990 was a time of community and kinship that was palpable. One of my all time favorite films, and that's why.

[@firedoc5]

On my bucket list.

[@richcarrCCC]

Thank you so much for your commentary Alex Sadof, really, I can't thank you enough.

[@mythyc9604]

Standing in front of that monument is humbling.

[@gibbletronic5139]

Antifa defacing that monument was the final straw which turned me against them.

[@hellowhat890]

Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington delivered super powerful performances in this movie. Absolutely perfect.

[@jackprescott9652]

Matthew Broderick too. I think this is his best performance.

[@enderjed]

Excellence is just another day at the office for Andre Braugher

[@andreascala2663]

don't forget Mattew Broderick performance...........perfect too!

[@eXcommunicate1979]

Everybody stepped up their game in this film. I think they all knew how important it was. Denzel's Oscar win was well-deserved. The film deserved more credit that year.

[@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx]

Nah, every single actor did a powerful performance. Even that mute little boy nailed his role.

[@bradleywhite9992]

This is a master class in Acting. Everyone was on their "A" game in this movie. Mathew Brodericks best role by far

[@falcon215]

Agreed.

[@malcolmdrake6137]

There was a scene or two that the director should have gone again.

[@gwnorris6737]

Bueller?...................Bueller?.................Bueller?....................... j/k lol this is Broderick's finest role

[@trekgirl1000]

Have you seen Biloxi Blues?

[@ronlackey2689]

@@malcolmdrake6137 ooookay Mr. DeMille

[@sisterhoney61]

Cassie, when you mentioned that Robert looked so young, he was young. He was only 25 when he was killed at Ft. Wagner. A lot of the men who fought in the War were basically children when they first signed up. My great grandfather was 16 when he entered the Confederate Army. His brother had also been 16 when he had signed up two years earlier. Some regiments had children of 10 years old. They were usually drummer boys.

[@knoahbody69]

Col. Shaw was from an upper class family, in the beginning of a movie he was a captain, probably promoted ahead of others because of his social standing. To go from Captain of an infantry company to a Colonel Commanding a Regiment of 3-4 Battalions made of up 3-4 companies is quite a leap in rank and responsibility. He had combat experience though, and a lot of Senior Officers died in battle.

[@paulbentley1705]

Old men start wars and young men fight in them.

[@knoahbody69]

@@paulbentley1705Gee I didn't know that.

[@paulbentley1705]

@@knoahbody69 Well gee maybe you know now huh?

[@knoahbody69]

@@paulbentley1705 Sad that you're a Captain Obvious, but I guess harassment is the only way you have contact with people. Sad.

[@sppl]

31:03 - the blanket over Cassie’s head at the end was just perfect. This movie really beat her up and the blanket was the cherry on top.

[@caesarocasio9924]

Such an underrated move. Doesn’t got enough recognition. As well as the story of the 54th Massachusetts infantry. Those brave men somehow have gotten lost in time. Their story needs to be told!!!

[@duecansam1248]

There's a massive plaque dedicated to these men on the Boston Commons. You should go see it, if you haven't had a chance to!

[@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx]

It won awards, many high school students see it in history classes and as duecansam mentioned the plague near the capitol in Boston. I think there story was told.

[@opkearney]

I was staying in Folly Beach, SC over the past summer. That island is east of James Island and south of Morris Island, which is where the battle of Fort Wagner occurred. The island is basically a void marsh with a narrow strip of sand, just as the movie depicts. Battery Wagner was located on the northern tip of the Island, just south of the entrance to the harbor. The fort system protecting Charleston was very impressive, with interlocking fields of fire and it’s no wonder the city and the forts were not taken until they were abandoned by the Confederate forces. The only inaccuracy of the movie was that the attack on Battery Wagner actually took place from the south of the island to the north, with the ocean on the right, and the sand fortress to the left. The portrayal of the attack otherwise was very accurate. The marsh on that island is still swampy and thick today. Today, the actual site of the battle of Fort Wagner and the original location of the fort is located about 100 -150 yards off of the shore on the norther part of Morris Island due to years of erosion. I highly recommend a trip to the Charleston for any civil war history buffs.

[@mattskeens803]

Charleston is one of my favorite cities in the country. I’ve fortunately been able to work there a few times. A must is to visut the Slave Mart museum. It’s right on the location where they were auctioned and the same cobblestone streets right up to the museum.

[@lewstone5430]

I went to college in Charleston and lived on Folly Island after graduation. The Charleston area is one of my favorite places on Earth.

[@dhannaecg]

Not only the Civil War but the Revolutionary War also. I’m from James Island & pretty much the entire area is one battlefield or another, from one war or the other. It’s awesome place for a history nerd like myself to grow up & a must for one to visit.

[@sisterhoney61]

I live outside Charleston, about 45 minutes from Ft. Wagner. I haven't made a trip out there yet, but I hope I will soon.

[@dhannaecg]

@@sisterhoney61 I use to live about 2 miles from Folly Beach in a neighborhood named Ocean Neighbors, which is right down the street from Fort Lamar. I’ve since moved out to the country, close Canadys. There isn’t much to see on Morris Island, if you can make it out to the island it is kind of special just to be able to stand there. Fort Lamar has a nice area set up for visitors though & you can still see remnants of the earthworks.

[@josephamoraz7990]

We may have become accustomed to war films, deaths on screen, brutality ect.. Cassie sure has not, but that's what makes her videos so great. Her genuine and heartfelt reactions makes it feel like you are watching the film for the first time again. Keep it up Cassie! And shout out to the entire Popcorn in bed team!

[@lawrencejoy2256]

This is one movie I never get used too, no matter how many times I watch it.

[@jenniferrogers2492]

@@tanelviil9149: It was taken from the letters of Robert Gould Shaw, plus military records of the Massachusetts 54th, so it is a true story! But please do not minimize the sufferings of slaves by saying that they had it better here. Aside from having no autonomy over their lives, & being bought & sold like livestock, their families could be torn away from them at any time. The importation of slaves was forbidden by the Constitution after 1808, but slave numbers increased through rape as well as families reproducing. Their own traditions were taken away & supplanted by “white” traditions & laws. And the food that they ate was the remnants of the fruits of their labor, after the planters took the best for themselves & to sell. Even after they were freed, they were terrorized by the Klan & authorities. Do not demean their culture or experiences by your ignorance!

[@lewstone5430]

@Tanel Viil you miss the point. All slavery is evil. All of it. Stop defending it. Even in this country it was brutal and yes I have a history degree and took classes in the American South in a southern conservative college. It was brutal, even here. Secondly, even back then slavery was illegal in many countries throughout the world and in the Northern US so it was known as an evil system, even when our nation was founded. Slavery existed in Ancient Rome and before and there were slave uprisings even then. Do you understand now? It’s always been evil.

[@lewstone5430]

@Tanel Viil yes you’re defending American slavery, we both know it. Thankfully your group grows smaller every year.

[@cpace123]

As a grown man I tear up every time I see this movie. Lots of emotions in this

[@PFNel]

I have never seen a finer and more moving war movie than this one. Thank you for your wonderful reaction video. It brought tears to my eyes, even though I've seen the movie twice!

[@lethaldose2000]

The letters that Shaw gave to the reporter that was following them, where letters to his mother, father and his wife. When Robert Shaw's father was asked if he would like for an attempt to be made to exhume his son's body and have it returned to the family he wrote, "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!"

[@allanleslieanderson1858]

I recommend watching Ken Burn's multi-part documentary on the civil war. It is a masterpiece of story telling, and plays more like an epic movie than a documentary.

[@firedoc5]

I'm glad you mentioned Ken Burns' documentary.

[@kangyuan]

I watch it almost every year. I am a civil war buff and grit my teeth whenever an american says he knows nothing of the civil war and could care less, because it has nothing to do with their lives today.

[@frankdtank7444]

I also recommended she react to Ken Burns Civil War, after she watched Dances With Wolves and said she didn't know much about the Civil War. I think it would make a great reaction video series for her to do.

[@dan_hitchman007]

It also relies too heavily on a more romanticized telling of the Southern viewpoint and has been found to be a fairly inaccurate depiction of the reasoning for the country's fissures and the war itself.

[@LlamaDungeon]

You can't go wrong with Ken Burns. Basically all of his mini-series are excellent. Whether its Civil War, the Roosevelt's, Baseball, or Vietnam -- I have yet to be disappointed in anything he's done.

[@Psilocybin77]

I'm right there crying with you Cassie. For myself, this is one of the most important films ever made. As a young teen, Glory taught me the importance of studying history. There are so many amazing films, documentaries, books and tv shows, I never would have discovered if not for this amazing masterpiece of a film. Thank you for reminding me of how much I truly love history and this film in particular. The Civil War was a violent, and horrible time in American history, that also allowed for courage and companionship. These stories deserve to be remembered and I wish more movies like this were made.

[@OversizedMonkey]

I’m Mexican, but this movie makes me so much more emotional than I could have ever imagined. I know it isn’t historically accurate but even then, it makes me cry from happiness, sadness, frustration, and pride. The ideal country we could have would recognize every race and ethnicity that came together, hoping to meld together, hand in hand, and walk towards a better world for ourselves. I’m not a great man, but I genuinely hope that before I leave this earth, that I could have contributed enough to influence others to keep up the drive and hope that we could inspire love in each other. To find the courage to stay as kind and caring as possible.

[@mikeyben7]

As a Missourian (Missouri being one of the few split states during the time) this story breaks my heart. So many precious lives, especially POC were lost during this time. I just wanted to say that we see you. You did everything you could and you deserve the every human right to exist and even more🖤 Thank you all who fought for actual freedom.

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

Missouri was one of about half a dozen states with rival state governments (Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Arkansas were the others) but every southern state except Delaware had units on both sides. About a third of the southerners who fought in the war fought for the Union.

[@marennicholson5444]

Walked past this memorial every day in Boston as I walked to classes in college. Top 5 bawling movies for me. Someone once asked me what I thought was the most American movie ever made and without hesitation I said Glory.

[@jillfrancis5915]

The part that always gets me is Shaw looking out at the ocean right before he releases his horse. Such a beautiful place to be under other circumstances. When he watches his horse run off wonder if he's envious, wishing he could go too. But he knows he can't.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Edward Zwick is one hell of a director: "Glory", "The Last Samurai", and "Blood Diamond" are all excellent movies.

[@psytrancedj]

I would add "The Siege" to that list.

[@SilverShade1008]

Blood Diamond is incredible.

[@SpicyTurk]

Blood diamond is UNREAL good. like seriously

[@johncrane3858]

I was living in Manzini, Eswathini in southern Africa when I first saw that movie and it felt so real, then later I found out it was filmed in that region.

[@waynezimmerman5308]

Add to the list a 1983 made for TV movie called Special Bulletin, where a news network has one of its reporters kidnapped by anti-nuke radicals who are holding Charleston, South Carolina hostage with an atomic bomb. Zwick shot this entirely from the POV of the network covering the crisis.

[@stygggian]

No matter how many times I see it, it always gets me. Glad Denzel won an Oscar for his role.

[@ronlackey2689]

There should have been multiple Oscars. Morgan Freeman for sure and Matthew Broderick.

[@carlchiles1047]

Denzel won for Training day..did he get another one.?

[@alexhartsfield1529]

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[@AntJay-kc7ps]

@@carlchiles1047His first Oscar was for this movie he has two which for some reason people always ignore probably because Training day was his first for lead actor so those that don’t know assume he’s only won one

[@HHL-qt2xb]

My anscestors fought for the South- but I have always greatly respected Col. Shaw, and the legendary 54th. So grateful this film was made.

[@american_cosmic]

What do your ancestors fighting for the Confederacy have to do with respecting Col. Shaw?

[@brianne3327]

My dad, who was a high school history teacher, showed me this movie probably when I was 8/9 and it always stuck with me. Such a fantastic movie!!!

[@MDestron2282]

Same here. I honestly haven't seen it since I was 9 or so. As a little kid I knew what slavery was and what the Civil War was and I understood that this movie represented something that is very important...... but damn. I actually got really upset watching this flashback. I think I'll have go find the full movie to watch.

[@pduidesign]

This was also Denzel Washington’s breakout role. This is also the same director who did “The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise and “Legends of the Fall” with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins (also a great movie).

[@PantoniStrikesBack]

And it seems that he loves the "shoot training" scenes. There's the one in this movie, and the one in The last samurai. Legends of the fall is directed by Edward Zwick too? I got to watch it then. I never knew this guy until The last samurai came out, and then I realized that I did watch a bunch of his movies without knowing, and all of them were good at worst and incredible movies at best. Cheers!

[@andromidius]

And Andre Braugher aka Captain Raymond Holt from Brooklyn 99!

[@RevelationNone]

She needs to react to legends of the fall. That movie is amazing

[@deathtoraiden2080]

@@PantoniStrikesBack I always assumed the one in The Last Samurai was a direct reference to this movie that's expected to be recognized

[@pduidesign]

@@RevelationNone so true

[@stonecoldku4161]

A couple of things I wish that would've been included in this movie 1) Shaw was married and I wish we could've seen him with his wife or had some of his letters to her read. 2) I wish one of the main characters would've been William H. Carney, whose heroic actions during the charge of Ft. Wagner led to him becoming the first African American soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He picked up the Regimental colors (The American Flag) when the previous color guard had been killed and despite being wounded 4 times he never let the flag hit the ground. 3) Fredrick Douglas' son was also in the 54th and he survived the charge.

[@Chris-ji4iu]

He was mailed his medal. Mike Rowe did an episode on it. The man was a legend and lived in humbleness.

[@tbirdguy1]

There really could be an awesome HBO miniseries about Glory that could really add so much to what is missing. Frankly, a whole Civil War Series covering all four years would be some real dramatic television.

[@hallieharker4384]

I think the character of Thomas is based, in part, on Carney.

[@redcaddiedaddie]

@@tbirdguy1 Are you not familiar with a wonderful 9-part documentary of the Civil War done several years ago by Ken Burns? Or are you just kidding?

[@dirus3142]

@@redcaddiedaddie I think he is referring to a mini series like Band of Brothers for the civil war. It could be a great idea. However current Hollywood today could not do it justice. To many far left ideologists running the show. They would probably make Shaw a racist, then scolded into doing better by Douglass.

[@matthewsmith2979]

Drill Sergeants are mean for a reason, if you can't take the abuse they throw at you then there's no way you can survive combat. It's meant to also to brake you down so they can build you back up.

[@MrGpschmidt]

Such a powerful film and an amazing cast. I still cannot get over how Denzel manages that one solitary tear - always gets me. Great job Cass.

[@PaulArk]

I love how these movie reviews have started to transcend just pure entertainment for you, and that you are delving into and teaching yourself history, and even contemplating moral and philosophical issues (like the way you brought up Eastwood's line from Unforgiven about taking a life). Following your reviews is like a front-row seat to your self-development and "story arc".

[@805Bruin]

Did you notice the General who initially wouldn't let them fight was the warden in Shawshank?

[@reppinseattle7974]

I wondered how she didn't notice that.

[@markjuarez1791]

@@reppinseattle7974 Must've been the facial hair.

[@doghousereilly3795]

"Glory" is one of only a few movies that hits me hard on every emotional chord every single time I watch it. It's a perfect example of why the medium of film is important. Thanks for reacting to it. The director, Edward Zwick, also did "The Last Samurai" (2003) and "Legends of the Fall" (1994).

[@TheRealMediaMan]

3 epic films. So much emotion

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"The Last Samurai" is one of my favorite films. Mainly because of the writing, and Ken W's performance. Also... that film ALSO has a 'they're not ready for real war' sequence which is essentially identical (in spirit). Everyone should know the scene I mean. 🐉✨🐉✨🐉✨

[@dre3k78]

He also did "Courage Under Fire" which starred Denzel Washington as well. A very underrated film.

[@sidneysometimes2520]

James Horner's score remains just as breathtaking as ever.

[@brianhenley1732]

Absolutely. From Star Trek II to Glory to Apollo 13 to Braveheart, James Horner knows how to make us ugly cry.

[@patm69037]

Your raw emotion to things like war movies, or anything violent makes me feel hope. I can tell you're a good person that doesn't want to see anyone get hurt. You just want the world to be a better place. I've been enjoying your channel the past few months, congrats on all the subs and views you deserve it. Hope you're making a bit of cash as well. I hope to make partner on Twitch someday myself.

[@deno2649]

I was in that movie as a professional extra. I remember laying on the ground with stuffed horses and a bunch of other dudes in various poses portraying the aftermath of the woods battle. I was staring up at the clouds trying not to breathe too noticeably and noticed a buzzard (vulture). A few minutes later there was a few more. After a while the sky was filled with them. Eerie.

[@dougearnest7590]

Epic comment. Thanks for sharing.

[@deno2649]

@@dougearnest7590 No problem. There was a lot of memorable things but another which stood out was a horse one of the actors was riding stopped at one of the stuffed horses, sniffed it and cried (was very upset). I'm pretty sure those stuffed horses were skinned and taxidermied, not just a mockup. Which, of course, begs the question: where TF did these skins came from and why. : (

[@dougearnest7590]

@@deno2649 "No animals were harmed in the making of this film ... However, before the film was made ..."

[@xhagast]

@@deno2649 Old horses? Wild horses killed because they are an intruder species? The horses whose meat ends in dog food?

[@andrewlustfield6079]

@@deno2649 What an experience

[@caseykliebert7484]

You forget how powerful a movie this is. I’m not crying, you’re crying 😢

[@henrymason4338]

Cassie: This is some powerful music. The music is written by James Horner. He also wrote music for other movies you watched: Aliens, Field of Dreams, Braveheart, and Apollo 13.

[@RamsayboltonSnow]

And Avatar

[@cmoeller3]

RIP to him

[@phila3884]

And A Beautiful Mind.

[@daybeau7819]

...and Bicentennial Man. Oh, and a little oceanography short called... TITANIC.

[@hammerman199374]

I was a freshman in high school when this came out. I had a group of friends and we'd go as a group to various movies... Hunt for Red October, Batman, etc. - all the big movies of the time. We were the geeks who even stayed during the credits because we liked the music. Usually we were the last ones out, and we'd discuss the movie as we left. But when this one ended, everyone in the theater (not just our group) was in such shock that no one left until the credits were over and the lights went up, and then we all just filed out silently. It was quite the experience.

[@moonblink]

I watched this movie as a young man, and it snapped me in half. I love your commentary: You hit the nail on the head with your comments.

[@crowtcameron]

I watched Cassie's full reaction of this film on Patreon and...wow. I've been watching this film for most of life. This is one of my top 30 favorite films. It's my 3rd favorite war film after Apocalypse Now and Saving Private Ryan. Usually when I watch Glory, I cry. But when I watched it with Cassie, I cried more than I ever have. I just about bawled. But I needed it. Thank you, Cassie. You get a film like this so well because of your beautiful love and value of life. And seeing that helps me feel that more than I usually would. So thank you. Oh, and I know I talk music a lot but James Horner's score for this film is astounding. One of the best ever, I think. Horner's best score, next to Braveheart.

[@Nimbus1701]

As I've said in many of these types of videos..... there is a reason the movies like this are, and should be difficult to watch. We are in real trouble when we get to a point where these films don't impact us in such powerful ways. Great reaction as always! Edit: Congrats on your success! You 100% deserve it. Watch out, 200k is right around the corner!

[@JohnM...]

Saw this when I was younger. An absolute masterpiece.

[@fcsjohnnynips]

I've seen this movie a million times. I still cried right along with you watching this reaction. Truly a remarkable film. ❤

[@livinglegacy7]

May these brave men always be remembered for their courageous sacrifice! Each of these men are heroes!!!

[@justhereforkicks8208]

You don’t know how happy it makes me to see someone reacting to this movie. I think it’s one of those that’s very important to watch at least once. Like Schindler’s List, I’ve watched it dozens of times, but as I got older I fully grasped the emotional impact this movie has. Everything about this movie is top notch, the acting, the directing, the action, the time period etc, but James Horner’s score is one thing that really stands out. I believe my favorite scene is watching the 54th as the march their way to the beach. The music rises and right as the guy calls out “Give em hell 54!” it reaches that moving stir, I literally get goosebumps every time I see it. Then it comes back down as Robert looks out at the ocean, Matthew Broderick was SO good in that scene. The mixture of fear, exhaustion, sadness, and acceptance of his fate all comes through as the music plays. One of my favorite movies of all time I can’t say enough about it, with that said I can’t wait to see what you post next.

[@Anwelei]

Man, thanks for watching this. Ive had an extraordinarily tough couple of months and crying it out a lot. I definitely cried when i was a kid when i first saw it, but bawling along with you this time felt really healing.i cried in thankfulness for all these brave men who fought to live and die and it reminds me we all suffer but we are NOT alone. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ribby00]

100%

[@djentyman4002]

You would really like the movie “Lincoln” starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Really get to see the hardships of how the 13th amendment was passed to abolish slavery. Fantastic film!

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Didn’t think it was very good apart from Lewis’s performance

[@RedlandsRedhead927]

Yes, Lincoln is a wonderful choice after seeing Glory. And it's an award winning film.

[@djentyman4002]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming I respect that. I know the movie isn’t for everyone but for Cassie’s sake I think she would get a lot of insight about how we got the 13th amendment passed through Congress

[@reppinseattle7974]

Yes. Please watch that movie. Then look at all the closet white supremacists in the comment section talk stupid shit about states rights.🖕

[@aerthreepwood8021]

My buddy was in that, all because they were filming in RVA and were looking for background people with old-timey-ish beards.

[@JLOFlix]

This is one of my absolute favorite reactions!! I am SO GLAD that you and others have seen this film! It truly shows the honor that good men have when they stand up for what is right and just! God Bless their souls forever!! Beautiful movie, beautiful soundtrack score! And thank YOU for sharing!!

[@PlaidRocker32]

Your reactions, particularly this one, are the reason why I love movies so much. The feelings they give and the lessons they teach. You are, without a doubt, my favorite reactor.

[@Mikearice1]

The reason for the fighting style back then was that up to that time, guns were inaccurate except at close range, and the took forever to reload. So the troops grouped together in formations, so they could fire in unison in volleys. That way the whole volley acted like a combined shotgun. The inaccuracy of the individual guns didn't matter- anything in front of them was going to get hit. After the front line fired, they would kneel to reload while the row behind them fired. That made up for the slow rate of fire. Unfortunately, during the war guns became both a lot more accurate (due to improved ammunition) and a lot faster firing due to breech loading repeating rifles, but tactics didn't update with the technology, and those concentrated collumns became easy mass targets, and the war was a total bloodbath.

[@hopefulagnostic336]

Thank you for this explanation! I'm not Cassie obviously, but I've always wondered the same and kept forgetting to Google!

[@princeoftonga]

In the big battles cannon firing canister shot also caused huge casualties. Previous tactics had been to march up to 50 yards or so fire 1 volley then charge with bayonets. However both sides wanted to exploit the longer effective range of the relatively new rifled muskets so began firing at 100 yards. However in action this often meant two units would just end up shooting chunks out of each other for minutes rather than a short sharp bayonet charge resulting in horrific casualties on both sides.

[@Niceman65706]

It's no coincidence that the movie is named Glory. Another main reason for the fighting style was the accepted method was using Napoleonic tactics... it was thought to be heroic to advance on the enemy, officers in front in these long exposed lines. Weapon accuracy or not. It was thought to be a mark of bravery to fight in that way for personal and military glory. Those tactics were still being used up until WWI when the introduction of the machine gun made that style of fighting obsolete, and why WWI was so bloody and devolved into fighting in trenches to gain a battlefield an inch at a time.

[@OneManMilitia69]

On top of that, the bullet caliber was a lot larger than it is today, and soft alloy lead( no metal jacket). When they impacted the human body they could fragment or flatten into discs and create crazy trajectories in the flesh. The result was horrific body mutilation and limb amputation. Gangrene was a excessively common in such complicated injuries.

[@64MDW]

Actually, the rifled muskets used in the Civil War could kill up to a mile away, while rifled artillery could hit a target at up to three miles. The problem was that the tactics employed during previous wars had not caught up with the new technology of the day.

[@sammaindonald1959]

Definitely more historically accurate than anything that would come out these days that’s for sure. A brutally honest and amazing movie. A classic

[@crankfastle8138]

I could only imagine if Mel Gibson directed it. He would play Shaw as a 6'5" man who took Fort Wagner by himself.

[@dirus3142]

It's certainly better than Gods and Generals.

[@rithvikmuthyalapati9754]

@@dirus3142 No one disagrees except for Lost Causers

[@knoahbody69]

It's incredible how you had to "hold your line", marching through artillery fire until you could be in firing range, and then it took precious minutes to reload your rifles while hell fire rages all around you. Even if you could survive, the best the medical surgeons could do were saw off the bleeding legs and arms.

[@ShortRound42]

@@crankfastle8138 Here's the dialogue from that... Shaw: "Sons of America, I am William Wallace Shaw." Colored soldier: "William Wallace Shaw is 6 and a half feet tall." Shaw: "Yes, I've heard. Kills men by the hundreds, and if he were here he'd consume the Rebs with fireballs from his eyes and bolts of lightning from his arse. I AM William Wallace Shaw. And I see a whole army of my countrymen here in defiance of tyranny. You have come to fight as free men, and free men you are. What would you do without freedom? Will you fight?" Colored soldier: "Fight? Against that? No, we will run; and we will live." Shaw: "Aye, fight and you may die. Run and you'll live -- at least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!!!"

[@mjr320]

this is why you are truly the best reactor on KZbin it doesn't matter if the movie is funny , sad, confronting, or frightening you are not afraid to let every one of your emotions be visible for all to see and that's what makes you so genuine

[@djnkosi]

When they're marching through the town... and the look of pride on the faces... the scene gets me every single time! 🥺😭🙏🏽

[@blukeblue1235]

Cassie I love all of your reactions but especially this one. Glory is such a moving and powerful movie and you really made it more so. Thank so much!

[@cavemancell3562]

You quoted Clint Eastwood's character from "Unforgiven" - "It's a hell of a thing, killing a man - taking everything he's got, everything he's ever going to have". You remembered. I'm impressed. You see, you listen, you grow. I see you with new eyes. Really.

[@RichardDicksondlyrch68]

One of the most brutal aspects of the Civil War was that the technology of warfare had far outpaced the tactics of warfare. They were still using tactics that were used 50-60 years prior that were no match for the more modern weapons both sides had at their disposal. The military thinking just hadn't caught up yet.

[@steviekc9057]

Well said

[@AudieHolland]

If that sounds perplexing, imagine the first few months of World War I. They actually used the same tactics, same colorful uniforms, against well defended enemy positions that had machine guns.

[@RichardDicksondlyrch68]

@@AudieHolland Oh yeah, the Civil War was just a sneak preview of what WWI would look like.

[@hillsane9262]

There was one weapon that it was good they did not figure out or modernize! its application! The Gatling Gun! While they appreciated they could fire a lot without reloading after each shot, to crank it quickly was thought to be a waste of good ammunition. Often, you were supposed to aim and fire. There were only a few of them. Sweeping motions and cranking quickly was rarely done. May be that would have been even more of a preview of WW1.

[@hussarregiment7045]

@@AudieHolland This doesn't tell the full story. It's not as though WW1 officers were incompentent, although there were incompentent officers, just that no industralized war had ever occured before. And because for the past 70 years military technology had advanced with few peer-to-peer wars, officers had no frame of reference of what to do. Firepower had advanced to the point that it was simply impossible to manuever so there was no option but for a frontal assault. Officers on both sides tried new tactics such as rolling-barrage, infantry infiltration tactics, tanks, etc. However, how are you supposed to not frontally assault a defensive line that streches from the mountains to the sea? WW1 Generals weren't incompentent, they were just dealt a bad hand in which firepower had reached a point that manuever warfare was impossible.

[@fester2306]

"Why do the instructors always have to be so mean?" Full Metal Jacket: You ain't seen nothing yet.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

I just finished watching Glory (1989) after seeing Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Schindler's List (1993). Three masterpiece films of cinema. I saw Glory many times in the early-90s. Still an amazing movie after 34 years. With Oppenheimer out, I'm in a binge watch for war films even if many of them are heavy to rewatch. Glory's music is soaring! Thank you to the late-James Horner and the Boys Choir of Harlem. Now that's a very moving war movie about sacrifice and about two races coming together as one. I still have tears in my eyes because how much emotion I felt watching it so many years later. Listen to Glory's "Charging Fort Wagner" and the closing credits. It's the same unbelievable feeling after you see the ending to The Shawshank Redemption and Top Gun: Maverick. The music absolutely soars!! Glory is the only film I ever liked Matthew Broderick in. I always found him too soft in other films. Glory has one of the best end credit songs next to the mediocre-rated Far and Away (1992) which had Enya's "Book of Days" at the end. Now that Enya song feels epic after you watch Far and Away. John Williams worked for that film and it's amazing like pretty much any of his work. Glory is a film to never forget. It's a film I first saw maybe when I was 11 or 12 on cable circa 1991-1992 and made me want to write a history report on the Civil War in the 6th grade (1992-1993). Still remains one of the greatest films I've ever seen. I'm not African-American but I want those who are to always be proud of the events chronicled by this great film.

[@resolving_boris]

I've always thought this is Denzels defining role. Just watching the change in his character is astounding

[@robogreek3157]

Thought? It WAS. it launched him

[@kj6446]

If you want the "mean military trainer" movie of all time....Full Metal Jacket...no doubt.

[@ohdarn693]

Jeez, you are going to traumatize Cassie.

[@georgethetravelgenius1705]

I don't think Cassie could sit through that...that's probably the closest to most accurate military movie ever.

[@aflodesigns]

glory is better...more meaningful..and 100 percent true

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

R. Lee Ermey's performance ALONE in FMJ is worth watching again and again. What other man could be so commanding, SO CRASS, yet also, so respected for his verbal and physical assaults? In reality, most would be surprised to find that Ermey was an *EXTREMELY* kind, introspective, intelligent and magnificent soul. People can do the research. R.I.P. 🐉✨🐉✨🐉✨

[@MikiJohnson13]

Now that's what a reaction channel is all about!!! Easily one of Cassie's best. I absolutely love this movie and Cassie's emotions throughout, were palpable......as it should be. Thanks for reacting to this one Cassie!!!! I guarantee, I will be re-visiting this one over and over again.

[@MrOfficer235]

Denzel was absolutely excellent in Man on Fire. Cassie would enjoy that movie.

[@Divamarja_CA]

Cassie has seen this movie.

[@glenmcdonald375]

I ❤ that movie. Proby my favorite Denzel Washington movie (which says a lot given his outstanding body of work).... BUT, tho i think Cassie would find it a very wonderful movie... I don't think 'enjoy' would b how she will describe watching it given the graphic content....

[@MrOfficer235]

Agreed. I really hope she watches it with a reaction video. Such a great and powerful film.

[@walterely4528]

Cassie, I watched this movie on a submarine prior to going into combat during Operation Desert Storm. It was truly an honor to behold with my men. We were bonded by blood, sweat and tears but we were also bonded by honor. This movie exemplified it for us. Thank you for seeing. That is what our Thanksgiving holiday is really all about. Very few Americans shamefully don't know this. President Lincoln declared it as thanksgiving for the survival of our nation after such horrible losses on both sides. Not for the pilgrims as we've been indoctrinated here. Thankfully, our people have slowly come around to supporting us military people. It is greatly needed. I survived the horror but still live with it. I am a paralyzed man with poor hearing and sight as well with PTSD. I'm moving forward however, and strive to be an example for so many who have given up. We presently lose 22 personnel every day on average to suicide. War is hell, is so very true. Yet there is great honor in it as well. It is a necessary evil in this world at times. Too often though it is utilized for evil alone. This movie exemplified the honor of a righteous war. It was a war for my nation's very soul. I do adore your heart and appreciate your reactions. Thank you. If you ever really want to know what it's like to survive war's horror. Then you should see the video of "One" by Metallica. It's heavy metal at it's very best expressing the emotion and thoughts. Thank you very much for your forum.

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

Sir, I wanted to thank you for your service. I also want to commiserate with you. Although I have never been in the military, I also suffer from complex PTSD after many years of DV. I understand how difficult it is to go on, and how hard it is to try to overcome. My heart goes out to you, sir, and I wish you all the best ☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️

[@r.e.tucker3223]

I cried again. Thank you for making this new again.

[@wc4201]

Denzel was SOOOO good in that movie. When he dies at the end straight faced holding back a lifetime of pain was so impactful.

[@chickensmack]

I rented this at Blockbuster, back in the day. The kids were playing and wandered into the living room. From my mouth, came, "Shhhhh - Denzel is talking." Well, our kids are grown now and that phrase lives on, in our family. If a Denzel Washington movie is on, the kids will issue that command to anyone in the room.

[@mr.invisable6919]

He "gets it". Thank God so does most of America. Content of charachter.

[@aklimar2208]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2TTh5KDrJmgqK8 "If you don't read the newspaper, you're not informed. If you do read the newspaper, you're misinformed" He's quoting Mark Twain, but I think everything else is him. But yeah, "Shhhh - Denzel is talking"

[@skylinerunner1695]

So cool. He is one of those actors who speaks in such an effective way, from his rousing speeches as Malcolm X, to his monologues in Fences, to his introduction at the Presidential inauguration where he spoke so powerfully that we all kind of wished Obama would have said 'you know what, Denzel, maybe YOU ought to lead'.

[@deweyoxburger295]

My 2nd-Great Grandfather fought in the opening battle: Antietam. He was hit by a piece of exploded fence rail, and was disabled for the rest of his life.

[@asdfasdf7199]

good for you for learning history with your reactions. this is a masterpiece of both filmmaking and film score.

[@Saffi____]

Drill instructors have to destroy the recruits, break them down and when that's down they can build up a better foundation and make them somebody worthy of being called a soldier. If they didn't do that more than half a soldier in every military couldn't even face the enemy. It's hard but it brings out the best in you.

[@ohdarn693]

Such a hard movie to watch, but everyone should. Thanks for doing this movie.

[@MrSmithla]

I swear, precious Cassie, I’m directly quoting. It was standard on both sides that after a battle the bodies of slain officers were traded for proper burial. At the time, this was more or less automatic procedure. When the Union asked for Shaw’s body to be returned the rather sneering response from the Confederates defending Ft. Donaldson: “We buried him with his n-words!” Knowing what we do about Shaw, it’s possible to argue that’s what he would have preferred.

[@lethaldose2000]

What made the Civil War so brutal, was the fact that the armies were using 18-century battle tactics with modern updated weapons. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the weapons had a very inaccurate aim, and the cavalry would walk up and face each other in battle. Guns were only able to hit 1 out of 10 they aimed. Now in the Civil War that accuracy number improved to 1 out of 4. So the carnage was way more intense.

[@thekittygoesmeow9652]

Also the “bullets” were round not pointed or “cone” shaped. Very painful and did a lot of damage.

[@lethaldose2000]

@@thekittygoesmeow9652 Yes so true. The Minie ball would explode inside of you and shatter everything from organs to bones. Very low survival rate.

[@djentyman4002]

What also made it so brutal was that almost twice as many men died from disease than the actual battles. We’ve come a long way

[@Kayoss13212]

Not only that, but it’s scary to think of how long they’re basically unarmed for as soon as they fire their first shot.

[@lethaldose2000]

@@djentyman4002 Peniciline is almost 70 years away.

[@trekranger]

So well edited. Such an underrated movie. I loved it when it first came out. It introduced a lot of great actors to everyone

[@petermacdonough9077]

YESSS!!! I am sooo happy that you watched Glory!!! Not alot of people know about this movie today because as time goes on, people forget about history and those who fought and died for freedom during the Civil War. Glory is one of my favorite movies of alll time and it's a reason why I joined the Army to fight for my country. Currently stationed @ Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas. I am happy that you enjoyed the movie and the fact that you cried during the entire movies shows your true colors and your beautiful heart and was really cool!! Not a lot of girls your age know about this movie and understand the Civil War. I am a history nerd myself and I thought your video reaction was really cool and special!!! Thank you for posting it and God bless you!!! #PopcorninBed #Glory1989

[@JamesWilliams-ld2hq]

God bless you, brother Peter!

[@nates1092]

A couple movie recommendations for February: 1. Lean On Me starring Morgan Freeman 2. Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington Other movie recommendations: Morgan - Seven Denzel - Philadelphia

[@fredfredburger5150]

"Fallen" is another good Denzel movie

[@dongilleo9743]

Morgan Freeman is great in just about every movie he's in. A couple of my favorites: Deep Impact, in which he's the President Evan Almighty,in which he's God

[@michyn4959]

Lean On Me is so powerful as well!!!

[@YukonBloamie]

You recommended Seven? You're an evil person lol

[@lukeskywalker6809]

Amazing movie. And James Horner’s score is sublime.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

That lone trumpet in "Charging Fort Wagner" always gives me chills. He shoulda won the Best Score Academy Award.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

Agreed

[@kj6446]

Absolutely. I'm so glad I have it on CD as it does not appear to be available for streaming anywhere.

[@phila3884]

Did not know it was him. His score in A Beautiful Mind is one of the best too.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

@@phila3884 Yes, and he also did Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Legends of the Fall, The Rocketeer, Titanic, Apollo 13, Avatar and many more.

[@this.is.a.username]

4:40 "Even in the northern states" Slavery was still a state's power issue at this point, Lincoln as president had no power to free slaves in the 5 slave states in the Union (Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri and W. Virginia). Lincoln's proclamation was effectively saying that since the confederates states were in open rebellion, he was claiming all their slaves as property and then freeing them. It's the only power he had. State authorized chattel slavery wouldn't truly 'end' until the 13th amendment was ratified.

[@dirus3142]

The wording of the proclamation was also meant to step around the loyal slave states' reaction. Few understand the proclamation and the context it is written in at the time. I mean both unreconstructed southerners, and liberal northerners.

[@MGTOWPaladin]

Lincoln assigned General John Charles Frèmont to St Louis in July 1861. Frèmont issued an emancipation edict on August 30, 1861. Two months later, Lincoln relieved him of his command for INSUBORDINATION. The South never REBELLED but legally seceded under the Articles of Confederation Article #2 and its updated version, the 10th Amendment as well as there is no restriction on secession in the Constitution's Article 1 Section 10. Slavery was legal under the Constitution: Migration and Importantion Clause, Fugitive Slave Clause, 3/5 Compromise Clause, 4th Amendment and 5th Amendment. Also, according to laws of Congress (i.e. 1820 Missouri Compromise, 1850 Fugitive Slave Act, etc.) and SCOTUS decisions (i.e. 1857 Dred Scott v Sanford). The US Army invaded and took over the UNFINISHED Ft Sumter six days after South Carolina legally seceded. Later, the US Army illegally invaded Virginia MONTHS after they legally seceded. Anybody who supports Lincoln's invasion of the South probably supports Russia in their "conflict" with Ukraine.

[@this.is.a.username]

@@MGTOWPaladin Let's make one thing clear. You are a slaver apologist. You're trash. 1. The articles of confederation were no longer legally binding the moment COTUS was ratified. 2. Slavery was NOT legal nor illegal under COTUS, it was strictly left up to the States, there was no federal law allowing for slaves. 3. States have to be admitted into the union by an act of congress, therefore an act of congress would be necessary for any State to leave the union. The issue belonged to the congress and courts. 4. Fort Sumter was on FEDERAL land given by the State of South Carolina to the federal government. Even if secession had been proclaimed by congress to have been legal, that land still belonged to the United States Government, feel free to look at Guantanamo Bay for a modern precedent. Even IF the Union had recognized the CSA as a separate nation, firing on Sumter was an act of war. Either way, your argument falls flat as slaves in the CSA would have been legally considered spoils of war for the president to do with as he pleased. 5. Victors decide whether or not people have rebelled or not. Other nations decide whether an area is an independent State or an area in rebellion. The rebels lost, they were traitors to the Constitution, and they should have all been executed. Jim Crow and today's anti-CRT racists are all descendants of traitors. It's hilarious a southern right wing neocon would bring up the current conflict, when Ukraine is a liberal progressive left leaning nation and Russia is a far right dictatorship. Lincoln's Republicans were liberals and the Dixiecrats were far right, get the fuck over your propaganda past.

[@scottayers7779]

Still among my top 10 movies of all time. The acting is fantastic. But more than that, this is a movie that leads to philosophical discussions around questions like ‘what things are worth dying for?’ Just brilliant filmmaking.

[@7moonlight]

I know how you feel watching this. I cryed through the movie the first time I saw it.

[@geraldgarcia777]

I have to say only 2 movies have made me cry. Glory and Saving Private Ryan. The music alone in Glory is so powerful and moving, just hearing it makes me tear up.

[@shanemcconnell358]

This is one of my favorite war films. Such an emotional experience and James Horner's score is so beautiful!

[@chuckwilson4186]

The 54th was one of the bravest regiments in the union army .. they should command all the respect they deserve! And they deserve to be remembered as American hero’s !

[@modernwarfare2405]

Your channel is by far the best of it's kind, it's one of the few that I feel like I'm actually watching the movie with you opposed to just seeing reactions with no idea what's happening in the movie

[@sabrinaestrada3590]

I remember watching this for the first time in my high school history class. It was enlightening then and I have continued to be moved by the story ever since.

[@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx]

It's kind of mandatory to see in history class. Well, it used to be.,

[@dmk19731]

Thank you for watching this movie; I knew that you would love it. Your emotional reactions throughout this movie made me emotional too. This movie is a modern classic in every sense of the term and no matter how many times I watch it, this movie never fails to impress. It always seems to be that throughout history, whenever there are wars or moments of conflict that bring total despair, unspeakable horror; when mankind displays their most evil and villianous side, there are also those polarising moments when the actions of few shine the brightest and their stories become inspiring and legendary - this was one of them. Again thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@KurustheGreat]

For everyone's information: casualty doesn't mean only KIA, it covers MIA and WIA, as well. That "45 casualties" may have been 10 dead and 35 wounded which is fairly low.

[@stevefitt9538]

OTOH, this is Hollywood, so because most people think 'caasulty' means KIA, the writer may have meant that also.

[@KurustheGreat]

@@stevefitt9538 It's possible, but being as they stayed fairly historic in most other places it's good to have the knowledge.

[@darthmong7196]

That's why the journalist guy lost interest. He wanted to report heavy losses.

[@ShogunCharlie]

I haven't seen this in a long time now, but this movie used to be on of my all-time favorites ever since I started taking a deeper interest in movies. Very powerful movie.

[@Mattamillion-vk2pf]

I like how you were reacting to the scenes and the soldiers as just people and their experiences. You didn't at all see their color. You mentioned it a couple times but it was only in context of the pay scales and stuff. You're a good person Cassie, that's why I donated on this video.

[@billycolorado]

Please consider watching the civil war documentary by Ken Burns. It's probably the most comprehensive in depth study of the war. And great reaction video by the way. I was tearing up right along with you