Teaching tool

Rating: Null/10 (28 February 1999)

Since the film, "Glory" was made available on video, I have used it as a teaching tool for middle school aged children. Using a 10 day format, I have used the film to teach high level character traits, or virtues. It is used to celebrate Black History month as well. As for comments on the film itself, I can only agree with the high praise it has received from others here. Personally, even after watching the final scene six times in one day, I still get choked up and can barely read the words on the screen at the end. And, a film that reduces a room full of adolescent boys and girls to tears, has great power.
The showing of Glory is the high point of my teaching year. Previous students often return to tell me the effect it had on their concepts of honor, commitment, and bravery, and that experiencing "Glory" was the high point of all their school years. "Glory" will live forever in the hearts of my students and I have no doubt that they will pass its lessons on to their children. I, too, believe it to be one of the greatest films ever made.