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I agree with Elle on the filmmakers not portraying other black troops fighting. It showed that the 54th was the only black group that was capable of fighting the war. There were other black troops that fought just as well. –Ashley Scutari | I agree with Elle on the filmmakers not portraying other black troops fighting. It showed that the 54th was the only black group that was capable of fighting the war. There were other black troops that fought just as well. –Ashley Scutari | ||
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| + | The Civil War is, understandably, a divisive issue. Glory portrayed the racism that existed in the Union army. It is easy to assume that the victorious Union army fought for equality and justice for all, fundamental American values, but it does a disservice to both sides to ignore the racism and prejudice that pervaded American culture at this time. It is so easy to view the North as completely just and egalitarian and the South as oppressive and racist. I think that Glory’s greatest strength is that it recognizes the prejudice that existed on both sides of the war. – Sarah Richardson | ||
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