# Glory (1989)

> A white Union colonel and the pioneering Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment confront battlefield peril and entrenched racism while fighting to earn equal recognition during the Civil War.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4837

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Edward Zwick
- Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, Andre Braugher, John Finn, Donovan Leitch
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097441/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: somber, stirring, powerful, historical film night, civil war history study

## Synopsis

A powerful tale of courage and sacrifice during a tumultuous time in American history.

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