Glory is a 1989 film which follows the history of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the American Civil War. The 54th was the first formal unit of the U.S. Army to comprise African-Americans. The film depicts the unit's organization by Col. Robert Gould Shaw and other white abolitionists, and its struggle against racial prejudice in many forms. The climax depicts the Union's attack on Fort Wagner, which was spearheaded by the 54th, and in which it took heavy losses but was noted for its bravery. 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ... The Storming of Fort Wagner, the most famous operation performed by the 54th Massachusetts Regiment The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that participated in the American Civil War which was the first formal Army unit to be comprised of African-Americans. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... Robert Gould Shaw Robert Gould Shaw (October 10, 1837 – July 18, 1863), was the white colonel in command of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which entered the American Civil War in 1863. ... This article is about the abolition of slavery. ... Union states are shaded blue, light blue states allowed slavery to continue during the War The Union was a name used by many to refer to the northern states during the American Civil War, while the derogatory name for people in the north was Yankees. Besides the obvious fact that... The Storming of Fort Wagner Fort Wagner (also called Battery Wagner) was a fortification on Morris Island, South Carolina, that covered the southern approach to Charleston harbor. ...

The movie was adapted by Kevin Jarre from the books One Gallant Rush by Peter Burchard and Lay This Laurel by Lincoln Kirstein, and Colonel Shaw's own memoirs. It was directed by Edward Zwick, and starred Matthew Broderick (as Colonel Shaw), Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy and Andre Braugher. Lincoln Kirstein ( 1906- 1996) was an American choreographer, art connoisseur, and cultural figure in New York City, famous less for his own artistic achievement than for his generally positive social influence. ... Edward Zwick is an American film director. ... Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American film and stage actor who is perhaps most widely known for his role as the protagonist in Ferris Buellers Day Off although the most successful film where he has a starring role is The Lion King. ... Denzel Washington Denzel Washington (born December 28, 1954) is an African American, Oscar-winning actor. ... Cary Elwes (born Ivan Simon Cary Elwes in England on October 26, 1962) is a British actor. ... Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American actor and film director who first became known in the American media through roles on the kids show The Electric Company and on the soap opera Another World. ... Andre Braugher (born July 1, 1962) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of fiery detective Frank Pembleton on Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993 to 1998. ...

The 54th was the first American battalion comprising entirely Blacks (apart from officers). The film suggests that most of these blacks were escaped slaves from southern secessionist states who wished to fight for the abolitionist north, but this is not historically accurate. African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... This poster depicting the horrific conditions on slave ships was influencial in mobilizing public opinion against slavery in Great Britain and the United States. ...

The film also depicts the struggle Colonel Shaw faced to get supplies for his troops, and also to get his regiment into battle to prove themselves as "true men, worthy of fighting among Whites".

Glory was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Norman Garwood and Garrett Lewis) and Best Film Editing (Steven Rosenblum). It won Oscars for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Denzel Washington), Best Cinematography (Freddie Francis) and Best Sound (Donald O. Mitchell, Gregg Rudloff, Elliot Tyson) and (Russell Williams). Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... The Academy Awards are the oldest awards ceremony for achievements in motion pictures. ... The Academy Award for Film Editing was first given for films issued in 1934. ... The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... The Academy Award for Best Cinematography is awarded each year to a cinematographer for his work in one particular motion picture. ... Freddie Francis is a British cinematographer and film director born in 1917. ... This is a list of films that have received an Oscar for best sound. ...

Washington's Oscar was the first for an African-American actor since Sidney Poitier. Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE (born February 20, 1927) is an African-American actor. ...

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