Glory

Glory

Their innocence. Their heritage. Their lives.

R 1989 · 122 min · ★ 7.5 (2K) · Drama, History, War

Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.

Directed by Edward Zwick · Written by Kevin Jarre

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