An emotional look at the prejudice and horrors of the Civil War

Rating: Null/10 (31 December 2016)

I watched this movie recently, with some concern over whether or not it would be a tolerable, much less emotional and enjoyable, viewing experience. I was required to watch this movie as part of a school project on the Civil War, and my hopes were not particularly high from watching the trailer. However, this movie far exceeded my expectations.
This war movie, more than just pointing out the horrors of warfare, looked deep into the soldiers that fought in the Civil War, and the struggles of the Massachusetts 54th regiment. I have not seen many war movies in my life, much less ones set in the Civil War, but "Glory" looks into the prejudice and racism present in not just the South, but the North, which was supposed to be fighting for equality and freedom, as well.
Viewing the Massachusetts 54th's struggle for equal pay, the right to fight on the battlefield and even proper uniforms for the enlisted black men helped me to truly feel remorse, anger, and respect for these heroic men that fought for the Union's continuity during the Civil War.
For the music and acting present in the movie, as well as the symbolic visuals, I ended up loving the movie Glory. But it was the glimpse into the hypocrisy of the Union and the all out racism of the South that made "Glory" truly shine.