Glory a wonderful film depicting the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil war, is based on two books, Lincoln Kirstein's Lay This Laurel and Peter Bruchard's One Gallant Rush. Bruchard's book provided the inspiration for the character played by Matthew Broderick, who was a real-life white solider. His letters formed the basis of this movie. Glory is not exactly a perfect war movie, there are some minor flaws such as the accent of Broderick and his not to so convincing performance, but the other characters do an incredibly brilliant job as newly appointed black soldiers. It is their Oscar-deserving performances, which obscure the slight flaws of the film that discusses an important issue in a unique manner. How did blacks feel when they were recruited in the Army and how were they treated by other soldiers are the kind of questions this film revolves around and provides highly convincing and absolutely true answers. The film traces the formation and performance of Fifty-fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which was the first black army unit to participate in the civil war. The movie brilliantly captures the training period of soldiers and their final attack at Fort Wagner where Shaw lost his life. Glory shot to fame not only because of its unique script and powerful performances alone but also because it deals with a subject that Hollywood abandoned a long time ago. In a place where Civil war is considered distant past, such a movie was seen as breath of fresh air. It took us all back to the 18th century when slavery was still a burning issue...
It gives rise to issues that had been forcefully buried a long time back to avoid debate and confrontation. From this viewpoint, this movie is extremely important because instead of dealing with easier commercial subjects, it deliberately focuses on a painful topic, which is like stepping on explosive landmines. All the problems, accusation and questions that had long been relegated to the far corner of our consciousness, were suddenly out in the open again. And we are forced to view and discuss the healing of racism and race relations in the country.
Another leadership tactic applied to Shaw is his ability to ask for advice when he needs it. He is open to change, but he also can recognize his weaknesses and wants to do something about them. He surrounds himself with a good, loyal staff, and realizes they need help in training, so he brings in an expert. This is another well-recognized leadership tactic. No one can do anything, and no
Film Awards The film industry produces experience goods for consumer enjoyment and consumption, and substantively relies on consumer differentiation for the economic success of movies. Moviegoers appear to differentiate films primarily on the basis of genre, starring actors, exposure to promotion, recommendations from other moviegoers and film critics, and -- for the dedicated film buffs and connoisseurs -- directors, cinematographers, and even screenwriters associated with the film production (Albert 1998, De
Film Analysis of the Patriot Colonial America For the purposes of this paper, the film of focus will the Patriot. This film was written by Robert Rodat and directed by Roland Emmerich. The film has quite a cast, including stars the late Heath Ledger, and Mel Gibson, both of which have substantial film careers and reputations both on and off the screen. The film was released in 2000 by Columbia Pictures, a
Even though Glory Road took place in the American South, its themes are prevalent throughout sports and through many different time periods. Current literature touches on many of the themes of the movie. A recent study of college students by Harrison and Lawrence looks at the perception regarding what seems to be the now dominating role of blacks in American sports today (Harrison & Lawrence, 2004). While this seems to contradict the theme of Glory Road,
My story being done, She gave me for my pains a world of sighs: She swore, in faith, twas strange, 'twas passing strange, Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful: She wish'd she had not heard it, yet she wish'd That heaven had made her such a man: she thank'd me, And bade me, if I had a friend that loved her, should but teach him how to tell my story. And that would woo her. Upon this
popular films, The Patriot and Glory to discuss and evaluate leadership illustrations. The writer focuses on the leadership qualities in each film. The writer then explores the differences and similarities between the two especially when it comes to leadership. There were six sources used to complete this paper. Most movie goers will agree that the silver screen productions that they go to view have a theme. The theme may be
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