Bonus Activity: Film Review of Glory

Glory is a 1989 drama war film on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War. The 54th was one of the first formal units of the U.S. Army to be made up entirely of African American men (apart from the officers).

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Overview

·        This film review is worth 15 points.

·        It is due no later than October 8 (History 101)

·        Submit the summary via email. 

Requirements:

·        You are required to watch the film which is easily rented or accessed online.

o       Rental: Blockbuster

o       Online Access: Amazon.com

·        Write a summary of the film. Your summary should cite specific examples of (1) the reasons why blacks served in the 54th Massachusetts Voluntary Regiment and (2) the discrimination they experienced as part of the Union’s effort to win the war.