After the battle, Confederate General Johnson Hagood ordered Shaw to be buried in a mass grave with the bodies of the Black Soldiers he commanded. Intended as an insult, as it was customary for the bodies of white officers to be returned to their families, the Shaw family felt otherwise. For them, there was no greater honor for their son than to be buried with Black Soldiers. His father later wrote, “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers…what a body-guard he has!”
I don't know if that's true, but I hope it is. It would be an amazing story. There is a story about one of the first black Navy pilots. The story of Jesse Brown and Thomas Hudner is another one of those interracial friendship stories. th-cam.com/video/Cuo1sia2-EI/w-d-xo.html
Even before I watched your reaction, I thought, “Sweetie, this is going to be a tear-jerker.” As a retired Army veteran, I really appreciate when younger reactors take the time to watch such great movies about our great soldiers.
Dasha, you're one of the only reactors I've seen who understands what Robert was doing with insisting that Thomas must get permission to speak with him, or to not allow fraternization between the officers and men. It wasnt him being a jerk or arrogant, it was about him respecting the black soldiers enough to treat them exactly the same as any other soldier.
To be fair, there have been other reactors that understand the basic rules of military chain of command, and despite the harshness of it, do respect it, as these men are prepping for fighting and dying. But yeah, there have also been some who have not understood it at all, so someone else politely "explained it" to them, and then they understood, lol! And then there are those who are jsut jerks about it, but Im not gonna give them ANY airtime at all.
The same with the beating Trip took. A lot of people think it was because he was black, because the racists in the South beat black slaves. But it was entirely the opposite. This was standard military discipline at the time for the crime he committed, and a white person would have been subjected to exactly the same punishment. He was showing Trip respect by giving him exactly the same punishment a white soldier would take, no more and no less. He couldn't show favoritism but neither would he allow them to be treated unfairly. "It's legit that they are being treated very harsh." That's exactly right. While the higher-ups in the military didn't think much of blacks joining the military ranks, Shaw and the officers under his command were serious about making them a fighting force and gave them the best military instruction they could. And military instruction often seems harsh to outsiders, but it is designed to toughen you and prepare you for battle.
@@UnclePengy True, although to be "That Guy," the practice of flogging in the US army was ended in late 1861, about a year before the scene was to have taken place. So it's not exactly accurate, but it's a great scene and an important story beat so I'll allow it. After all, it won Denzel an Oscar lol.
@patjacksonpodium I would say it's also possible that some flogging could have been still practiced after that year. So it's possible that it's not entirely made-up. I experienced a case of my detachment still practicing a recently banned practice back in the late 1990s. Why? Because the detachment wanted to be hard core. So it's entirely possible the movie could have been portraying a reality in that sense.
My dad says that his favorite scene in this or any other war movie is Matthew Broderick blowing the samd out of his gun before the final charge. He says that is a detail that most war movies miss.
One of the common criticisms of the film was the casting of Broderick because people felt he was too young...even though he was about the same age as Shaw when he was killed.
18:00 - I highly recommend to anyone to watch that full scene. It really is an amazing performance, and I remember thinking at the end: "I think Morgan Freeman might be the only one who could give Denzel Washington lessons on how to be more manly." On a side note, I'm not sure why reactors always seem to cut out the "chip in like men... LIKE MEN!" from Freeman. It always gives me chills, and no clip of this scene seems proper without it.
One of the greatest & most accurate war movies ever filmed. A lot of the extras for both armies were portrayed by actual civil war reenactment performers. And Matthew Broderick recently learned that one of his ancestors fought in & survived the battle of Gettysburg but was KIA in another battle a short time later.
The opening battle is the battle of Antietam. While it wasn't the bloodiest overall battle of the war, it remains the bloodiest single day in American history. 23,000 casualties in just 12 hours of combat, with a total of 3,650 deaths. That's a man dead every 2.3 seconds for 12 hours. That's more than 9/11, Pearl Harbor, or D-Day. An absolutely fascinating battle, a pivotal moment in American history, and a horrible, horrible thing.
@@TheNativeEngineTotal casualties, no, but it's still the most Americans killed in one day. Keep in mind that's counting both sides as American, which does admittedly throw the numbers off a little when you consider that in WW2 only one side would be considered American, obviously. So it does make it so Antietam is counting overall casualties whereas D Day would count only one side's losses.
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 That's what threw me off. I thought you were under some wrong assumption or something. It truly was the deadliest of days to be an American.
It never occurred to me until now, that Robert Shaw's death would rally his men instead of discouraging them. I have seen this movie many times, and it still has the power to move me.
Dasha, in the army we used to say "leave your blood on the training field so you don't leave it on the battlefield". That's why army training is so tough.
A very good but sad movie. Part of my family history since we have been here since 1607-1621. Had family on both sides. That first battle was a big one, Antietam. The Federals won at great loss of life. That was the first time General Lee (Rebels), tried to invade the North. The Rebels mostly played defense. One of my cousins, General Branch (Rebels) was killed there. The movie Gettysburg covers the biggest battle, where General Lee tried to invade the North a second time. It is also a very good movie.
Have been watching your reaction videos from the start. I am always impressed by your emotional maturity and wisdom for such a young person. Wishing you all the success you deserve.
18:08 "He's really great as commanding officer. Um, I call him a commanding officer. I think it might be wrong, but-" Yeah. He's not an officer. That was one of the injustices the _Union_ committed during this time. Black soldiers were not _permitted_ to be officers in the US Armed Forces. Enlisted only. It didn't matter what they did.
"Confederate General Johnson Hagood refused to return Shaw’s body to the Union army, and to show contempt for the officer who led black troops, Hagood had Shaw’s body buried in a common trench with his men. Rather than considering this a dishonor, Shaw’s father proclaimed “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers....We can imagine no holier place than that in which he lies, among his brave and devoted followers, nor wish for him better company - what a body-guard he has!”
18:15 He is a Non-commissioned officer. NCO's command up to a certain size of unit depending on the country, but in all militaries the NCO's are the backbone of the military.
Fantastic movie. Another great Civil War movie is “Gettysburg.” I’ve been to the plantation where much of this was filmed. It’s a whole other world. You can’t go wrong with Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington in the same movie.
In fairness to the memory of the real Col. Shaw it should be noted that the flogging scene, where the soldier was whipped for desertion, almost certainly never happened. Whipping as a form of military discipline had been outlawed by the Union army by the time the 54th Massachusetts Infantry was formed, and the real life Shaw, just as he was portrayed in the movie, had a reputation for being a very proper, by the book officer. It's highly unlikely he would have broken that regulation when he was so careful to adhere to others. It's a powerful scene, but the real Shaw would never have allowed that to happen.
15:59 "That man is a _civilian."_ "That man is a secesh." That _hat_ is not a proper part of the _uniform._ But Colonel Shaw is right. It's not _enough_ to be a _greater_ Army. You've also got to be a _better_ Army, with _better_ principles regarding your treatment of the _noncombatants_ on the other side. Firing at their _troops_ is a part of war. But if you penalize their noncombatants, you make them _martyrs,_ and martyrs can't be silenced.
Thank you for experiencing this story. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the USA's highest military award, and Sgt William Carney earned it in the assault on Fort Wagner. (He was the 1st black person to earn it, though not the first to actually receive it.) Another good Civil War movie to catch would be "Gettysburg". Though it lacks the emotional impact of "Glory", it tells the true story of the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere. It is a very long movie, however, and some reactors split it into two episodes. (Many theaters actually played it with a 15-minute intermission).
22:44 "He got _shy."_ Oh, no, Dasha. He had a vulnerable _moment._ It's _rare_ for Private Trip to be at a loss for words, because normally, he's all _bluster._ But _this_ is where we see, he finally understands that he's part of something _greater_ than himself. It's a humbling moment.
It took balls to hire Mathew Broderick to play that role..and for Mathew to take that role..well that would be maybe the hardest for an actor to play let alone a young actor. You gotta give that guy props. Just being on that set..man that would be tough. These huge war sets look real on screen and for the actors actually there I bet it can be overwhelming at times..and here he is at 25 or so smack dab in the middle of it playing a historical figure surrounded by legendary actors..on a very expensive set.
8:09 "Faster!" The point of this exercise is to establish _this_ understanding: It's not enough to be a good shot. You've also got to be able to _reload_ in the heat of _battle._
"Following the Civil War, Darien GA (the town burned in the film), was rebuilt, with financial aid coming in small part from the family of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. He had been killed during the war but had written to his family of his shame in participating in the destruction of it." Wiki
Thanks for doing this movie! It was actually pretty controversial when it was in the theaters, because of the prominence of the white Shaw and Forbes in a movie about a black regiment in the Civil War. I'm so glad Glory isn't as controversial as it used to be, and that it is as popular as it is today.
This movie is also a masterclass in cinematic narrative and storytelling, (aside from the awe inspiring story in itself) Scattered throughout the overall progress of the story, you have a lot of small but very nice details, like the soldier that shouts "Give 'em hell, 54!" is the same soldier that Trip almost gets into a fight with earlier in the movie. and Thomas using the same countermove against the bayonet-charging rebel during the Ft. Wagner battle, that the master sergeant used against him during boot camp, when he was "growing up". Details like that, reveals an extremely tightly written script.
One of the greatest war movies ever made. The casting is beyond phenomenal; every single actor crushed his role. And when I saw the movie the first time, I was 10 and cried like a baby. Still tear up to this day every time I see it. Just amazing.
The American Civil War sometimes called The War Between the States, was a defining period in the history of the United States. I suggest you watch the Oversimplified version of the war. It will give you a general overview of the events leading to the war and then what happened. Thanks for the reaction
Great movie and reaction Dasha. Love the scene when Shaw goes to get the shoes and brings the brothers with him. No way he wasn't getting what he wants ha-ha
19:49 This shows you why all of those hard drills and discipline were done. They may have been somewhat outnumbered but they were by far the more disciplined fighting force and that won the day.
There's a bit more than that to it if you notice a bugle plays around that time and you notice the troops around colonel shaw are formed up that was because he put in his reserve troops to carry the day.
Attention to detail in this film is amazing. The fact Shaw shows sign of PTSD from Antietam multiple times in the film. Seeing the drill Sergeant's react to the scares on Denzel's back. A cruel reality when confronting the consequences of slavery something Union troops faced. Often racist themselves changing their tune when seeing the reality of the South's Peculiar Institution.
Dasha, you are reacting to some absolute bangers lately! Keep it up!!! This movie is one of my favorite war epics I've seen. Very overlooked and underrated even though it won many awards. This one will stick with you for some time.
This is a great movie and is in my regular replay list. Another one is Gettysburg (1993) which portrays "The Battle of Gettysburg" one of the largest & the deciding battle of the civil war,. it is renowned for its accuracy (there are a few small errors) & fairness as it tells the story from both sides and well worth the reaction, not only for the history lesson but also for the costumes & makeup. Being over 4 hours long you will most likely need to split it into 2 or 3 reactions and pick a time to watch it when you have plenty of time but I am very sure it will impress you.
The "Division Quarter Master" obviously "JUMPED to conCLUsions." Richard Riehle is such a great character actor and I can't help go back to "Office Space" when he pops up.
The training sequences, particularly the part about him dressing down the soldier who thinks hes a good shot, was all about training. In the modern army we "train like we fight", that is to say we are supposed to train as if its the real thing. Thats what Shaw was doing there. Pointing out that yeah your a great shot when showing off to your friends but in real battle youll be getting shot at, having your comrades shooting around you and also watching them die and you still have to shoot 3 rounds in a minute. Your not near good enough yet. Thats what that whole sequence was.
Love This Film. I Think This Is One Movie That Has Been Underrated & Yet This Film Based on a True Story Is Such An Important Part of History. It Has Real Characters an Outstanding Cast & It's Wonderfully Directed Film. It Pulls On Your Emotions So Glad You Watched This & Liked It. More People Should See This. 👍
Pretty much anything set during the American Civil War will end up being heavy on the heart. It was an extremely tragic chapter in US history. 600,000 Americans died.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:15 😢 The viewer anticipates an emotional and heavy movie, especially since the protagonist already needs tissues just a minute into it. 04:14 🇺🇸 Colonel Robert Gould Shaw forms a colored regiment during the American Civil War, showing great bravery and determination. 07:25 💔 The regiment's first battle leads to heavy casualties, highlighting the harsh reality of war and discrimination faced by African American soldiers. 14:11 🤝 Colonel Shaw confronts the racial discrimination within the army and stands up for his soldiers, gaining their respect and loyalty. 19:41 💪 The 54th Massachusetts Regiment valiantly leads the attack on Fort Wagner, displaying incredible courage and determination. 21:23 😭 Despite their heroic efforts, the regiment suffers heavy losses, showcasing the immense sacrifice made by these soldiers in their fight for freedom. 24:36 ❤️ Colonel Shaw's transformation as a leader is evident, earning the love and admiration of his men as they become a unified family. 28:10 🎬 The film delivers a powerful, emotional experience through exceptional acting and storytelling, leaving the viewer deeply moved. Made with HARPA AI
I started doing cardio to the soundtrack of this movie as a young 19 year old soldier in the U.S. Army(13 minute 2-mile🤩)...I still do at 46😎🤙🤙 I first had seen the movie in high school, before joining, and they inspired me to join the army specifically😉
5:55 "How many here do not know _right_ from _left?"_ This is a very serious _problem_ in _any_ military formation. If you don't know left from right, you can't _march._
During the war, the Russian Czar kept the Russian fleets off of both US coasts at times, to protect the US from the British Empire (which favored the Rebels). That is the start of Russian-US friendship ... which led to the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Same period when the Czar tried to free the serfs.
British opinions on the War varied. Support for the Confederacy primarily came from the aristocracy and other conservatives, with the US receiving support from the majority of the rest. However Britain depended FAR more on agricultural products from imported from the Northern states than it did the South. However, the Emancipation Proclamation pretty definitively put to rest any thoughts of British intervention. The US Navy was also strong enough by this point to seriously threaten any attempt at a naval intervention, as well as the risk to Canada should England attempt to join the War, which would have been much more difficult for them to defend.
So glad you watched this one. I saw it in grade school. We cheered when we saw that Thomas learned how to use the bayonet like in boot camp. Great observation made by you on Robert getting off his "high horse" and going into battle on foot like his men.
As the lead element attacking the fort, they would be called "The Forlorn Hope", and they were known for talking massive casualties. As for the Irish drill Sergeant, he wasn't 'entirely' being mean to them out of prejudice, rather they are instilling discipline, endurance, and confidence under pressure in order to save their lives. Professional soldiers need to counter their fight or flight instinct and suppress their fear. To do that they train hard, and often so that everything is down to reflex.
I was reading the account of an A-6 pilot in Vietnam. He was on a mission over Vietnam and they were making an attack run at night, his best friend on his wing. Suddenly there was a bright flash and his friend's airplane had turned into a fireball. He could afford to have no reaction, he was just a few seconds from the point where he had to drop his bombs. He did so and pulled up and headed back to the coast. He had to concentrate on his flying until he landed back on the ship. Only when he was alone in his room could he think about what had happened to his friend.
21:19 "The _ocean_ and the _marsh_ leave only a _narrow_ strip of sand." This is a battlefield _I_ would've handled _very_ differently. This is an advantage the _Union_ had over the _Confederacy._ They were _wealthier._ Understand, that narrow strip of sand may be easier to _defend,_ but it's _also_ their only way to receive _supplies._ So if the Union is _wealthier,_ they can muster the resources to _barricade_ that strip, so no new supplies get _in._ This approach might be a bit on the _time-consuming_ side, but overall, it strikes me as _much_ less costly than a direct assault.
2:00 _This_ strategy has always puzzled me. Marching toward the enemy position in well-ordered _rows?_ I mean, this is a strategy the _British_ troops used in the _Revolutionary_ War. It consistently worked out well for _us._ I would think Captain Shaw would _know_ about this.
2000 soldiers were killed or wounded D-Day in Normandy in the first 24 hours. At Antietam. 20,000 soldiers were killed or wounded in the first 24 hours
It's actually closer to 23,000. And the battle only lasted 12 hours from about 5 am to 5 pm, whereas D Day lasted much longer with many more troops involved. So it's even more lopsided than that. Antietam was another level of condensed carnage entirely.
Glad you reacted to this movie. Not many who have reacted to this movie ever mention about how Tripp, despite his initial response of not wanting to carry the Flag, does in fact, carry the Flag, and you made sure you mentioned that he has.
EDIT: very astute observation again, Dasha. In the beginning of the film you were not sure if Shaw was in charge. His came from a wealthy family so his father pulled some strings to get him the rank of Major in the first coloured regiment of the American Civil War. So he was given the rank (happened far more frequently in older times) and he knew he had to earn the respect of his men and his peers. Re: refusing lower pay In the end the men did get paid though, the same amount as that of any regular soldier. However, it was months later and a lot of families faced hardship. Watch the Behind the Scenes of this film and there's also an excellent seperate documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman. Funny goof: because they were on a budget, (not that big), when you see them marching into the South and you see a few bystanders in the distance. Watch closely. Those were just tourists who happened to be there when they shot this marching scene. The shot right after Morgan Freeman says: "We're runaway slaves, but we've come back fighting men." The tourists are in the distance, right corner of the following shot. I also learned that when making movies, directors use a lot of smoke. A lot. Not for obvious smoke in the background, but smoke creates a hazy atmosphere that can help establishing heat or block background that should not be in the picture, like a car or a modern building. This was before CGI of course. Re: rank. As stated in the movie, no black soldiers were allowed to be officers. However no mention was made about non-commissioned officers. Non-commissioned officers like Corporal (low) to Sergeant (middle). Officers are in charge of thousands (General), or hundreds (Captain), or dozens (Lieutenant) of men. Sergeants are the actual combat leaders because when in battle, even the Lieutenants can't be everywhere at once. And in modern times, Lieutenants and Captains run more or less the same risk getting killed or wounded as the soldiers in their units.
Other great historical movies of this type includes Gettysburg, Rough Riders and Turner did several other civil war films. TNT Rough Riders was about the Cuban part of our war with Spain. Things came together that even amazed those who made the film. Like a perfect match for the battlefield and rare arms that were availible.
Dasha during and after the civil war the North had slaves, in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia. The North didn't free the slaves until December 1865 long after the war.
The whipping scene is erroneous. The US military did away with flogging before the war. Also all the soldiers in the unit were men born free in the North for generations. If you want to see more movies about this, I'd recommend Gettysburg. Its not short, but its characters are top tier and its extremely educational.
This is an amazing movie with an amazong cast and musoc score. My favorite civil war movie is Gettysburg, with another amazing cast and perfect musoc score.❤
Great Reaction Dasha! This movie rocks, but the end is pretty rough. If you ever have the time, I highly recommend the 4 hour plus movie, Gettysburg. It's a very good take on the 3 day battle. Happy Weekend!
To this day, I consider Glory as one of the absolute best movies ever made....Easily a top 10 war movie ever. The acting, score, and cinematography were all top notch.
"Making an exception for Thomas" If Robert gives him an exception, the other soldiers will most likely turn on him for being a "favorite of the Colonel!" It would have made Thomas's life in the army MUCH worse
It so refreshing to see how other ppl from other country's react the good the and the ugly of our history. Its to bad that a lot of us Americans can't even agree that it even happened
Don't feel bad for not knowing a lot about the civil wars of countries you didn't grow up in 😊. I think that's normal. I know about this war because I'm American and grew up here but I know very little about the civil wars of other nations.
Also, thanks for being you. My ex love didn't care what I was the same way you don't, and I appreciate it. I happen to be mostly black, and with you guys it never seems to be an issue as much as it is what I choose to do, which you mostly seem to judge and somewhat appreciate. Not to let too much go, but I know who I'll be pulling out of a firefight and saving for starters. That was part of my job after all ;)
These brothers were not the first Black men to fight in America’s wars. We have been fighting since the Revolutionary War. After these guys came other segregated Black units like The Buffalo Soldiers in the old West, The Harlem Hell Fighters in World War I, The Tuskegee Airmen and the Black Panther Tank Battalion of World War II. All of these groups were highly decorated for bravery as individuals and units. After WWII, the US Military became integrated. But even in an integrated military Black men and women still serve honorably.
It's not about what you want to be. It's not about what you want to do. If your way of life, let alone your very existence is on the line, best believe your combat ability will be put up before everything else. Don't believe me? Your own folks do the same, ask me how I know. Lovely video as always. Glad you covered this, and thanks to whoever suggested it if it wasn't your idea.
This one is pretty important to me. I had the privilege of attending a lecture by the Marine Corp's history officer at the Marine Warfare School in Quantico, V.A. on the achievements of the 54th and the making of this film. It was inspiring and timely, since it was just prior to "Desert Shield/Desert Storm." These moments in our history are what make us so strong. We're not perfect and we have a ways to go, but we do aspire to freedom.
I dont what to think about this era like you said very brave men and women. And for men who couldn't fight for their own freedom are suddenly given that chance to fight in a war that was about you but you couldn't be a part of. In the small amount of time because Glory could have easily been a 4 hour film. To convey that in such a little time is truly great filmmaking. With a war like this some men become hero's others become leaders others die for what they believe. It doesn't matter what color these men were they died as patriots.
I know the whipping scene is hard, but of all the available punishments for desertion during wartime, that was actually one of the easier ones. A lot of soldiers were shot for that.
Military discipline was generally very brutal back then, so if you wonder what bravery it took to charge under fire, it wasn't only that - deserters in battle would be killed on the spot by their own men. Cavalry often had explicit order to hunt down fleeing soldiers from their own side. So the flogging is indeed a somewhat mild punishment, sort of a "first warning". Compare that to Prussia. where the standard punishment for any infraction was that your own comrades had to line up and beat you bloody with their iron loading rods (and due to that, the Prussians gained their reputation as the most diciplined army of their time).
If you go back to the scene where they are talking to the children and Freeman says “ We run away slaves, But come back fighting men”!.. as they leave the children wave and you can see one is wearing a Casio Digital watch..something overlooked in editing..lol
You have more understanding of War and the military than you let on. You have lived through it or been close enough to it you understand it. You have a very understanding heart about the human spirit in combat and what it goes through as far as the horrors of what's been seen. Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman are two of the top drawer actors of Hollywood who have survived Hollywood and understand the human spirit. Edit, thank you Dasha thank you for this reaction.
After the battle, Confederate General Johnson Hagood ordered Shaw to be buried in a mass grave with the bodies of the Black Soldiers he commanded. Intended as an insult, as it was customary for the bodies of white officers to be returned to their families, the Shaw family felt otherwise. For them, there was no greater honor for their son than to be buried with Black Soldiers. His father later wrote, “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers…what a body-guard he has!”
Thank you for sharing that.
Wow 👏🏼🙏🏼
Doesn’t matter how many times I read it, his fathers words never fail to bring tears to my eyes
I don't know if that's true, but I hope it is. It would be an amazing story.
There is a story about one of the first black Navy pilots. The story of Jesse Brown and Thomas Hudner is another one of those interracial friendship stories.
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Even before I watched your reaction, I thought, “Sweetie, this is going to be a tear-jerker.” As a retired Army veteran, I really appreciate when younger reactors take the time to watch such great movies about our great soldiers.
Dasha, you're one of the only reactors I've seen who understands what Robert was doing with insisting that Thomas must get permission to speak with him, or to not allow fraternization between the officers and men. It wasnt him being a jerk or arrogant, it was about him respecting the black soldiers enough to treat them exactly the same as any other soldier.
Brilliant!
To be fair, there have been other reactors that understand the basic rules of military chain of command, and despite the harshness of it, do respect it, as these men are prepping for fighting and dying. But yeah, there have also been some who have not understood it at all, so someone else politely "explained it" to them, and then they understood, lol!
And then there are those who are jsut jerks about it, but Im not gonna give them ANY airtime at all.
The same with the beating Trip took. A lot of people think it was because he was black, because the racists in the South beat black slaves. But it was entirely the opposite. This was standard military discipline at the time for the crime he committed, and a white person would have been subjected to exactly the same punishment. He was showing Trip respect by giving him exactly the same punishment a white soldier would take, no more and no less. He couldn't show favoritism but neither would he allow them to be treated unfairly.
"It's legit that they are being treated very harsh." That's exactly right. While the higher-ups in the military didn't think much of blacks joining the military ranks, Shaw and the officers under his command were serious about making them a fighting force and gave them the best military instruction they could. And military instruction often seems harsh to outsiders, but it is designed to toughen you and prepare you for battle.
@@UnclePengy True, although to be "That Guy," the practice of flogging in the US army was ended in late 1861, about a year before the scene was to have taken place. So it's not exactly accurate, but it's a great scene and an important story beat so I'll allow it. After all, it won Denzel an Oscar lol.
@patjacksonpodium I would say it's also possible that some flogging could have been still practiced after that year. So it's possible that it's not entirely made-up. I experienced a case of my detachment still practicing a recently banned practice back in the late 1990s. Why? Because the detachment wanted to be hard core. So it's entirely possible the movie could have been portraying a reality in that sense.
My dad says that his favorite scene in this or any other war movie is Matthew Broderick blowing the samd out of his gun before the final charge. He says that is a detail that most war movies miss.
James Horner created a masterpiece with this soundtrack. The choir is he hired for this is the all black Boys Choir of Harlem
This soundtrack is fantastic. I wore mine out.
Col. Robert Gould Shaw was only 25 years old at the time of his death. This is a great movie. So glad you reacted to it.
One of the common criticisms of the film was the casting of Broderick because people felt he was too young...even though he was about the same age as Shaw when he was killed.
George Custer made BG at 23. And another officer (from one source) made it at 20 years old...
@@phila3884wow, that is young by today's standards. For those who don't know what BG is, it means Brigadier General, which is a 1-star general.
18:00 - I highly recommend to anyone to watch that full scene. It really is an amazing performance, and I remember thinking at the end: "I think Morgan Freeman might be the only one who could give Denzel Washington lessons on how to be more manly."
On a side note, I'm not sure why reactors always seem to cut out the "chip in like men... LIKE MEN!" from Freeman. It always gives me chills, and no clip of this scene seems proper without it.
One of the greatest & most accurate war movies ever filmed. A lot of the extras for both armies were portrayed by actual civil war reenactment performers. And Matthew Broderick recently learned that one of his ancestors fought in & survived the battle of Gettysburg but was KIA in another battle a short time later.
Yeah, except flogging as a military discipline in the Union army was most certainly never a thing.
We watched this movie in my 8th Grade History Class in Junior High School. It was so impactful on my whole class. Almost all of us were in tears.
“Give ‘em hell, 54th!”
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Gets me every time.
I watched it in 8th grade history class as well.. ever since I loved this movie, watch it every once in a while and still have the vhs
The opening battle is the battle of Antietam. While it wasn't the bloodiest overall battle of the war, it remains the bloodiest single day in American history. 23,000 casualties in just 12 hours of combat, with a total of 3,650 deaths. That's a man dead every 2.3 seconds for 12 hours. That's more than 9/11, Pearl Harbor, or D-Day. An absolutely fascinating battle, a pivotal moment in American history, and a horrible, horrible thing.
Not all combined though?
@@TheNativeEngineTotal casualties, no, but it's still the most Americans killed in one day. Keep in mind that's counting both sides as American, which does admittedly throw the numbers off a little when you consider that in WW2 only one side would be considered American, obviously. So it does make it so Antietam is counting overall casualties whereas D Day would count only one side's losses.
@@patjacksonpodium When I meant combined, I meant the last three events you referred to.
@@TheNativeEngineNot combined, no. Combined would be, very roughly, around 8,500 dead.
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 That's what threw me off. I thought you were under some wrong assumption or something. It truly was the deadliest of days to be an American.
It never occurred to me until now, that Robert Shaw's death would rally his men instead of discouraging them. I have seen this movie many times, and it still has the power to move me.
Ohhh snap ……… buckle up Dasha lol. This is one of the greatest movies ever made ……. And DEF a tear jerker.
Dasha, in the army we used to say "leave your blood on the training field so you don't leave it on the battlefield". That's why army training is so tough.
A very good but sad movie. Part of my family history since we have been here since 1607-1621. Had family on both sides. That first battle was a big one, Antietam. The Federals won at great loss of life. That was the first time General Lee (Rebels), tried to invade the North. The Rebels mostly played defense. One of my cousins, General Branch (Rebels) was killed there. The movie Gettysburg covers the biggest battle, where General Lee tried to invade the North a second time. It is also a very good movie.
The fact that this is the only movie Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman starred in together is a cinematic crime.
Have been watching your reaction videos from the start. I am always impressed by your emotional maturity and wisdom for such a young person. Wishing you all the success you deserve.
18:08 "He's really great as commanding officer. Um, I call him a commanding officer. I think it might be wrong, but-"
Yeah. He's not an officer. That was one of the injustices the _Union_ committed during this time. Black soldiers were not _permitted_ to be officers in the US Armed Forces. Enlisted only. It didn't matter what they did.
"Confederate General Johnson Hagood refused to return Shaw’s body to the Union army, and to show contempt for the officer who led black troops, Hagood had Shaw’s body buried in a common trench with his men. Rather than considering this a dishonor, Shaw’s father proclaimed “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers....We can imagine no holier place than that in which he lies, among his brave and devoted followers, nor wish for him better company - what a body-guard he has!”
Thank you for sharing that.
18:15 He is a Non-commissioned officer. NCO's command up to a certain size of unit depending on the country, but in all militaries the NCO's are the backbone of the military.
Fantastic movie. Another great Civil War movie is “Gettysburg.”
I’ve been to the plantation where much of this was filmed. It’s a whole other world.
You can’t go wrong with Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington in the same movie.
27:32 one of the greatest buildups with the music. And when Thomas yelled “Charge” and everyone runs up with the music picking up even more. Chills.
RIP James Horner
He was great. And prolific, he was also criticized for sampling previous works, like the last battle with Wagner (Richard, not Fort Wagner lol)
In fairness to the memory of the real Col. Shaw it should be noted that the flogging scene, where the soldier was whipped for desertion, almost certainly never happened. Whipping as a form of military discipline had been outlawed by the Union army by the time the 54th Massachusetts Infantry was formed, and the real life Shaw, just as he was portrayed in the movie, had a reputation for being a very proper, by the book officer. It's highly unlikely he would have broken that regulation when he was so careful to adhere to others. It's a powerful scene, but the real Shaw would never have allowed that to happen.
15:59 "That man is a _civilian."_
"That man is a secesh."
That _hat_ is not a proper part of the _uniform._
But Colonel Shaw is right. It's not _enough_ to be a _greater_ Army. You've also got to be a _better_ Army, with _better_ principles regarding your treatment of the _noncombatants_ on the other side. Firing at their _troops_ is a part of war. But if you penalize their noncombatants, you make them _martyrs,_ and martyrs can't be silenced.
Thank you for experiencing this story. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the USA's highest military award, and Sgt William Carney earned it in the assault on Fort Wagner. (He was the 1st black person to earn it, though not the first to actually receive it.) Another good Civil War movie to catch would be "Gettysburg". Though it lacks the emotional impact of "Glory", it tells the true story of the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere. It is a very long movie, however, and some reactors split it into two episodes. (Many theaters actually played it with a 15-minute intermission).
22:44 "He got _shy."_
Oh, no, Dasha. He had a vulnerable _moment._ It's _rare_ for Private Trip to be at a loss for words, because normally, he's all _bluster._ But _this_ is where we see, he finally understands that he's part of something _greater_ than himself. It's a humbling moment.
It took balls to hire Mathew Broderick to play that role..and for Mathew to take that role..well that would be maybe the hardest for an actor to play let alone a young actor. You gotta give that guy props. Just being on that set..man that would be tough. These huge war sets look real on screen and for the actors actually there I bet it can be overwhelming at times..and here he is at 25 or so smack dab in the middle of it playing a historical figure surrounded by legendary actors..on a very expensive set.
@0:55 I like her unique pronunciation of Andre Braugher’s name. It’s endearing in a way that suits her perfectly.
8:09 "Faster!"
The point of this exercise is to establish _this_ understanding: It's not enough to be a good shot. You've also got to be able to _reload_ in the heat of _battle._
13:14 "If you men will take no pay, then _none_ of us will."
Sharing in their sacrifice. _That's_ how you get the respect of your troops.
In reality it was shaw that lead the troops in taking no pay
"Following the Civil War, Darien GA (the town burned in the film), was rebuilt, with financial aid coming in small part from the family of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. He had been killed during the war but had written to his family of his shame in participating in the destruction of it." Wiki
If you thought the burning of Darien was bad, don't read about Sherman's actions later in the War.
After your reaction to the Last Samurai, this movie immediately came to mind. I am glad you chose this.
Same director, so ......yup! LOL
Edward Zwick makes top notch films. Anything he’s made is worth watching. Thanks for reacting to this.
Great reaction. This is one of my favorite movies but it is totally underrated. Thx
Ive had the pleasure of visiting the monument to the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in Boston. A very moving experience.
Thanks for doing this movie! It was actually pretty controversial when it was in the theaters, because of the prominence of the white Shaw and Forbes in a movie about a black regiment in the Civil War. I'm so glad Glory isn't as controversial as it used to be, and that it is as popular as it is today.
This movie is also a masterclass in cinematic narrative and storytelling, (aside from the awe inspiring story in itself)
Scattered throughout the overall progress of the story, you have a lot of small but very nice details, like the soldier that shouts "Give 'em hell, 54!" is the same soldier that Trip almost gets into a fight with earlier in the movie. and Thomas using the same countermove against the bayonet-charging rebel during the Ft. Wagner battle, that the master sergeant used against him during boot camp, when he was "growing up".
Details like that, reveals an extremely tightly written script.
One of the greatest war movies ever made. The casting is beyond phenomenal; every single actor crushed his role. And when I saw the movie the first time, I was 10 and cried like a baby. Still tear up to this day every time I see it. Just amazing.
The American Civil War sometimes called The War Between the States, was a defining period in the history of the United States. I suggest you watch the Oversimplified version of the war. It will give you a general overview of the events leading to the war and then what happened. Thanks for the reaction
Great movie and reaction Dasha. Love the scene when Shaw goes to get the shoes and brings the brothers with him. No way he wasn't getting what he wants ha-ha
Dasha. Very good review! Watching you is very pleasing, for an old man like me. ❤
The statue right at the very end is of Shaw and his men, it's in Boston
19:49 This shows you why all of those hard drills and discipline were done. They may have been somewhat outnumbered but they were by far the more disciplined fighting force and that won the day.
There's a bit more than that to it if you notice a bugle plays around that time and you notice the troops around colonel shaw are formed up that was because he put in his reserve troops to carry the day.
Thank you for watching Glory, Dasha. This movie has had deep impact on my soul. It's so well done, in every respect.
Attention to detail in this film is amazing. The fact Shaw shows sign of PTSD from Antietam multiple times in the film. Seeing the drill Sergeant's react to the scares on Denzel's back. A cruel reality when confronting the consequences of slavery something Union troops faced. Often racist themselves changing their tune when seeing the reality of the South's Peculiar Institution.
The bronze statue at the end is a monument devoted to the 54th regiments legacy in Boston.
Dasha, you are reacting to some absolute bangers lately! Keep it up!!! This movie is one of my favorite war epics I've seen. Very overlooked and underrated even though it won many awards. This one will stick with you for some time.
This is a great movie and is in my regular replay list. Another one is Gettysburg (1993) which portrays "The Battle of Gettysburg" one of the largest & the deciding battle of the civil war,. it is renowned for its accuracy (there are a few small errors) & fairness as it tells the story from both sides and well worth the reaction, not only for the history lesson but also for the costumes & makeup. Being over 4 hours long you will most likely need to split it into 2 or 3 reactions and pick a time to watch it when you have plenty of time but I am very sure it will impress you.
Your intelligent and deep understanding of human motives is amazing Dasha. I love all of your reactions, and look forward to them all ❤
The "Division Quarter Master" obviously "JUMPED to conCLUsions." Richard Riehle is such a great character actor and I can't help go back to "Office Space" when he pops up.
The training sequences, particularly the part about him dressing down the soldier who thinks hes a good shot, was all about training. In the modern army we "train like we fight", that is to say we are supposed to train as if its the real thing. Thats what Shaw was doing there. Pointing out that yeah your a great shot when showing off to your friends but in real battle youll be getting shot at, having your comrades shooting around you and also watching them die and you still have to shoot 3 rounds in a minute. Your not near good enough yet. Thats what that whole sequence was.
One of the most important movies about American History
Love This Film. I Think This Is One Movie That Has Been Underrated & Yet This Film Based on a True Story Is Such An Important Part of History. It Has Real Characters an Outstanding Cast & It's Wonderfully Directed Film. It Pulls On Your Emotions So Glad You Watched This & Liked It. More People Should See This. 👍
the director Edward Zwick has another great one called "Legend of the Falls" from 1994...
This was Denzel Washington's first ever Academy Award winning role.
Pretty much anything set during the American Civil War will end up being heavy on the heart. It was an extremely tragic chapter in US history. 600,000 Americans died.
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01:15 😢 The viewer anticipates an emotional and heavy movie, especially since the protagonist already needs tissues just a minute into it.
04:14 🇺🇸 Colonel Robert Gould Shaw forms a colored regiment during the American Civil War, showing great bravery and determination.
07:25 💔 The regiment's first battle leads to heavy casualties, highlighting the harsh reality of war and discrimination faced by African American soldiers.
14:11 🤝 Colonel Shaw confronts the racial discrimination within the army and stands up for his soldiers, gaining their respect and loyalty.
19:41 💪 The 54th Massachusetts Regiment valiantly leads the attack on Fort Wagner, displaying incredible courage and determination.
21:23 😭 Despite their heroic efforts, the regiment suffers heavy losses, showcasing the immense sacrifice made by these soldiers in their fight for freedom.
24:36 ❤️ Colonel Shaw's transformation as a leader is evident, earning the love and admiration of his men as they become a unified family.
28:10 🎬 The film delivers a powerful, emotional experience through exceptional acting and storytelling, leaving the viewer deeply moved.
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In case anyone is curious, $13 in 1863 would be about $313 in 2023, while $10 in 1863 would be about $241 in 2023.
I started doing cardio to the soundtrack of this movie as a young 19 year old soldier in the U.S. Army(13 minute 2-mile🤩)...I still do at 46😎🤙🤙 I first had seen the movie in high school, before joining, and they inspired me to join the army specifically😉
Child hood favorite. My 2nd favorite being Memphis Belle.
Great reaction and i luv your commentary! Great telling of American history. Luv your channel Dasha! ❤💛
5:55 "How many here do not know _right_ from _left?"_
This is a very serious _problem_ in _any_ military formation. If you don't know left from right, you can't _march._
One of the best war movies ever
Based on a true story
I have the witings of Robert Gould Shaw
During the war, the Russian Czar kept the Russian fleets off of both US coasts at times, to protect the US from the British Empire (which favored the Rebels). That is the start of Russian-US friendship ... which led to the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Same period when the Czar tried to free the serfs.
British opinions on the War varied. Support for the Confederacy primarily came from the aristocracy and other conservatives, with the US receiving support from the majority of the rest. However Britain depended FAR more on agricultural products from imported from the Northern states than it did the South. However, the Emancipation Proclamation pretty definitively put to rest any thoughts of British intervention. The US Navy was also strong enough by this point to seriously threaten any attempt at a naval intervention, as well as the risk to Canada should England attempt to join the War, which would have been much more difficult for them to defend.
@@Ambaryerno The US was prepared to go to war with the British Empire as late as 1939. After 1945 it was no longer necessary.
So glad you watched this one. I saw it in grade school. We cheered when we saw that Thomas learned how to use the bayonet like in boot camp. Great observation made by you on Robert getting off his "high horse" and going into battle on foot like his men.
As the lead element attacking the fort, they would be called "The Forlorn Hope", and they were known for talking massive casualties.
As for the Irish drill Sergeant, he wasn't 'entirely' being mean to them out of prejudice, rather they are instilling discipline, endurance, and confidence under pressure in order to save their lives. Professional soldiers need to counter their fight or flight instinct and suppress their fear. To do that they train hard, and often so that everything is down to reflex.
I was reading the account of an A-6 pilot in Vietnam. He was on a mission over Vietnam and they were making an attack run at night, his best friend on his wing.
Suddenly there was a bright flash and his friend's airplane had turned into a fireball. He could afford to have no reaction, he was just a few seconds from the point where he had to drop his bombs. He did so and pulled up and headed back to the coast.
He had to concentrate on his flying until he landed back on the ship. Only when he was alone in his room could he think about what had happened to his friend.
21:19 "The _ocean_ and the _marsh_ leave only a _narrow_ strip of sand."
This is a battlefield _I_ would've handled _very_ differently. This is an advantage the _Union_ had over the _Confederacy._ They were _wealthier._
Understand, that narrow strip of sand may be easier to _defend,_ but it's _also_ their only way to receive _supplies._ So if the Union is _wealthier,_ they can muster the resources to _barricade_ that strip, so no new supplies get _in._
This approach might be a bit on the _time-consuming_ side, but overall, it strikes me as _much_ less costly than a direct assault.
2:00 _This_ strategy has always puzzled me. Marching toward the enemy position in well-ordered _rows?_ I mean, this is a strategy the _British_ troops used in the _Revolutionary_ War. It consistently worked out well for _us._ I would think Captain Shaw would _know_ about this.
2000 soldiers were killed or wounded D-Day in Normandy in the first 24 hours. At Antietam. 20,000 soldiers were killed or wounded in the first 24 hours
It's actually closer to 23,000. And the battle only lasted 12 hours from about 5 am to 5 pm, whereas D Day lasted much longer with many more troops involved. So it's even more lopsided than that. Antietam was another level of condensed carnage entirely.
@peterwilson You're talking about casualties only on Omaha Beach. The Normandy invasion was five beaches plus airdrops.
The only 24 hours. Antietam was a single-day battle.
Always enjoy your reactions, well done.
Glad you reacted to this movie. Not many who have reacted to this movie ever mention about how Tripp, despite his initial response of not wanting to carry the Flag, does in fact, carry the Flag, and you made sure you mentioned that he has.
Shout out to the brave men on BOTH sides who fought for what they believed and forged our country.
EDIT: very astute observation again, Dasha.
In the beginning of the film you were not sure if Shaw was in charge.
His came from a wealthy family so his father pulled some strings to get him the rank of Major in the first coloured regiment of the American Civil War.
So he was given the rank (happened far more frequently in older times) and he knew he had to earn the respect of his men and his peers.
Re: refusing lower pay
In the end the men did get paid though, the same amount as that of any regular soldier.
However, it was months later and a lot of families faced hardship.
Watch the Behind the Scenes of this film and there's also an excellent seperate documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Funny goof: because they were on a budget, (not that big), when you see them marching into the South and you see a few bystanders in the distance. Watch closely. Those were just tourists who happened to be there when they shot this marching scene. The shot right after Morgan Freeman says: "We're runaway slaves, but we've come back fighting men." The tourists are in the distance, right corner of the following shot.
I also learned that when making movies, directors use a lot of smoke. A lot. Not for obvious smoke in the background, but smoke creates a hazy atmosphere that can help establishing heat or block background that should not be in the picture, like a car or a modern building.
This was before CGI of course.
Re: rank. As stated in the movie, no black soldiers were allowed to be officers. However no mention was made about non-commissioned officers.
Non-commissioned officers like Corporal (low) to Sergeant (middle). Officers are in charge of thousands (General), or hundreds (Captain), or dozens (Lieutenant) of men. Sergeants are the actual combat leaders because when in battle, even the Lieutenants can't be everywhere at once. And in modern times, Lieutenants and Captains run more or less the same risk getting killed or wounded as the soldiers in their units.
Other great historical movies of this type includes Gettysburg, Rough Riders and Turner did several other civil war films. TNT Rough Riders was about the Cuban part of our war with Spain. Things came together that even amazed those who made the film. Like a perfect match for the battlefield and rare arms that were availible.
Dasha during and after the civil war the North had slaves, in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia. The North didn't free the slaves until December 1865 long after the war.
All of those states aside from Delaware were below the Mason-Dixon line where slavery wasnt outlawed until the EP.
The whipping scene is erroneous. The US military did away with flogging before the war. Also all the soldiers in the unit were men born free in the North for generations. If you want to see more movies about this, I'd recommend Gettysburg. Its not short, but its characters are top tier and its extremely educational.
This is a hard one, but a must watch.
Ed zwjck is a writer and director that really has a way with true story/war movies. The Harlem Boys choir has sang for decades.
This is an amazing movie with an amazong cast and musoc score. My favorite civil war movie is Gettysburg, with another amazing cast and perfect musoc score.❤
You make every movie better.
Great Reaction Dasha! This movie rocks, but the end is pretty rough. If you ever have the time, I highly recommend the 4 hour plus movie, Gettysburg. It's a very good take on the 3 day battle. Happy Weekend!
To this day, I consider Glory as one of the absolute best movies ever made....Easily a top 10 war movie ever. The acting, score, and cinematography were all top notch.
"Making an exception for Thomas" If Robert gives him an exception, the other soldiers will most likely turn on him for being a "favorite of the Colonel!" It would have made Thomas's life in the army MUCH worse
Well made film. Ending was powerful.
The choir at the end is the all black, Harlem boys choir, world famous, been around a very long time!
It so refreshing to see how other ppl from other country's react the good the and the ugly of our history. Its to bad that a lot of us Americans can't even agree that it even happened
Another beautiful reaction. Спасибо Dasha.
Don't feel bad for not knowing a lot about the civil wars of countries you didn't grow up in 😊. I think that's normal. I know about this war because I'm American and grew up here but I know very little about the civil wars of other nations.
I’d bet she knows as much, or more, than probably 35% of the American population.
And I may be wildly optimistic about that number..😞
Also, thanks for being you. My ex love didn't care what I was the same way you don't, and I appreciate it. I happen to be mostly black, and with you guys it never seems to be an issue as much as it is what I choose to do, which you mostly seem to judge and somewhat appreciate. Not to let too much go, but I know who I'll be pulling out of a firefight and saving for starters. That was part of my job after all ;)
These brothers were not the first Black men to fight in America’s wars. We have been fighting since the Revolutionary War.
After these guys came other segregated Black units like The Buffalo Soldiers in the old West, The Harlem Hell Fighters in World War I, The Tuskegee Airmen and the Black Panther Tank Battalion of World War II. All of these groups were highly decorated for bravery as individuals and units.
After WWII, the US Military became integrated. But even in an integrated military Black men and women still serve honorably.
@@BDogg2023 Actually Harry Truman desegregated get US Military in 1948.
It's not about what you want to be. It's not about what you want to do. If your way of life, let alone your very existence is on the line, best believe your combat ability will be put up before everything else. Don't believe me? Your own folks do the same, ask me how I know.
Lovely video as always. Glad you covered this, and thanks to whoever suggested it if it wasn't your idea.
This one is pretty important to me. I had the privilege of attending a lecture by the Marine Corp's history officer at the Marine Warfare School in Quantico, V.A. on the achievements of the 54th and the making of this film. It was inspiring and timely, since it was just prior to "Desert Shield/Desert Storm." These moments in our history are what make us so strong. We're not perfect and we have a ways to go, but we do aspire to freedom.
This film had been voted as the best film to come out of the 1980s.
Such an amazing film. Great reaction!
I dont what to think about this era like you said very brave men and women. And for men who couldn't fight for their own freedom are suddenly given that chance to fight in a war that was about you but you couldn't be a part of. In the small amount of time because Glory could have easily been a 4 hour film. To convey that in such a little time is truly great filmmaking. With a war like this some men become hero's others become leaders others die for what they believe. It doesn't matter what color these men were they died as patriots.
I know the whipping scene is hard, but of all the available punishments for desertion during wartime, that was actually one of the easier ones. A lot of soldiers were shot for that.
Great job Dasha! Such a great and powerful movie with a stacked cast. I'm really glad you did this movie and enjoyed it. Keep up the great work.
Military discipline was generally very brutal back then, so if you wonder what bravery it took to charge under fire, it wasn't only that - deserters in battle would be killed on the spot by their own men. Cavalry often had explicit order to hunt down fleeing soldiers from their own side. So the flogging is indeed a somewhat mild punishment, sort of a "first warning". Compare that to Prussia. where the standard punishment for any infraction was that your own comrades had to line up and beat you bloody with their iron loading rods (and due to that, the Prussians gained their reputation as the most diciplined army of their time).
If you go back to the scene where they are talking to the children and Freeman says “ We run away slaves, But come back fighting men”!.. as they leave the children wave and you can see one is wearing a Casio Digital watch..something overlooked in editing..lol
You have more understanding of War and the military than you let on. You have lived through it or been close enough to it you understand it. You have a very understanding heart about the human spirit in combat and what it goes through as far as the horrors of what's been seen. Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman are two of the top drawer actors of Hollywood who have survived Hollywood and understand the human spirit. Edit, thank you Dasha thank you for this reaction.