While The United States celebrates it's Independence Day, what better time to recommend this weeks title. Some movies come along and really makes you think of what some people had to go through to give us what we have today. Here is a movie that did exactly that, but also was a great film. Our pick for this week is the 1989 Academy Award Winning film "Glory".
The time is the early 1860's. The United States is in the midst of a civil war. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) is given command of a unit comprised of former slaves following the Emancipation Proclamation. In that unit is Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman) and Pvt. Trip (Denzel Washington). Dealing with already incredible circumstances in battle, the new 54th Regiment also faces the battle of race.
"Glory" is a magnificent film, everything from it's story line and Oscar winning Cinematography to it's Oscar winning performances (Denzel Washington won for Best Supporting Actor). This is a film that should not only be watched now during the July 4 weekend, but should be enjoyed by audiences year round. Until next time happy viewing.
by
Joe Talmage
webmoviepick@gmail.com
"Glory" trailer
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