Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw is offered command of the United States' first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Maria, a Luna, daughter of a farmer, peaceful and quiet like the moon. Commanding leader of the 54th regiment was Robert Gould Shaw, a twenty-three year old man who is consistently impressed with the men of the 54th regiment but faces the hard task of getting the rest of the . While Glory presents the regiments failed assault on Battery Wagner as its greatest achievement, their extended protest against unequal pay helps to align the service of Black soldiers within the broader history of civil rights, and perhaps is an even stronger connection to modern-day protests against racial injustice. The movie speaks of Colonel (Col) Shaw's bravery, his pride, his empathy and love for his Soldiers. Dr. Moses' church works closely with the Father of the Nation to remind citizens that leaders are God-chosen. An editor On July 18, 1863, after the heavy land and sea bombardment subsided, Gillmore sent forward his Federal regiments. Ebert makes a valid assumption when he suggests that a totally different film could be made from the same material. Growing up, she commits her whole life to revenge. There are two factors that I feel have significantly influenced Melba and other characters in the book, such as family and community support and racial politics. Together, they walk into Mr. Masons general store with their arms around each. Leonard Maltins Movie Encyclopedia, The Penguin Publishing Company, New York, NY 1994. (Maltin, 411) There are many elements that contribute to the success of a film. He was nominated the same year for an Academy Award for the score for Field of Dreams. Hes color-blind and susceptible to any reference to his problem. The mestizo. The remaining characters Lukas believes lack dimension. He is also the first documented member of the Lewis family. In April 1864, 75 men in the 55th Massachusetts flirted with open mutiny by appealing to President Lincoln for immediate assistance. Get the latest History stories in your inbox? "Glory" has been directed by Edward Zwick, designed by Norman Garwood and photographed by Freddie Francis with enormous attention to period detail, as in such small touches as the shoes issued to the troops (they don't come in right and left, but get to be that way after you've worn them long enough). Science, English, History, Civics, Art, Business, Law, Geography, all free! In the second half of The Glory Part 1, he agrees to help Dong-Eun in her revenge, becoming her executioner. Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants": Summary & Analysis, Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country: Summary & Analysis, Oliver Twist: Characters, Setting, Style, Audience and Diction, On the Sidewalk, Bleeding: Analysis & Theme, Carolyn Meyers White Lilacs: Summary, Conflict, Analysis, President Ronald Reagans John F. Kennedy Speech: Analysis, Refractive Indices of Water and Oil: Lab Explained. Over 180,000 African American men served in the Union army of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and were led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.