Hope and Glory

The Second World War homefront is one theme in film whose treatment has differed over time; this is most evidently illustrated in the two films Since You Went Away, directed by John Cromwell in 1944, and Hope and Glory, directed by John Boorman in 1987. Since You Went Away was produced by David O. Selznick in 1944, and in addition wrote the screenplay for the film, originally based on the novel by Margaret Buell Wilder, Since You Went Away: Letters to a Soldier from his Wife (1944). The release year of this film is important in understanding its context in relation to the homefront theme, as the United States had entered a war where the outcome was uncertain, at this point in time citizens were unsure which side would be victorious. The Office of War Information (OWI) saw Selznick as an ideal interpreter of the image they wanted films to projects, a relationship which reveals itself numerous times throughout the film. Since You Went Away is set in Ohio, the ‘emblematic mid-West’, which is idealised and universalised throughout, as the viewer observes the Hilton family adapt to the changing conditions of the homefront and become more socially and self aware through their interactions with others and exposure to new experiences. Hope and Glory, written, produced and directed by John Boorman in 1987 also deals with the theme of the homefront, although it examines the British homefront during the London Blitz (August 1940 – May 1941).…

Comparing text “ I Have a Dream” and “Glory and Hope” were two different speeches given by Dr. martin Luther king J.R and Nelson Mandela individually and on different occasions. This speech was given at those time when there were so many people who used to practice racism, communalism and many other things. These problems at first seemed to be inextricably difficult. But these great speeches forced everyone to think again, and to question again to him or herself, whether they were being treated…

This movie “glory” tells us the story of the 54th regiment of Massachusetts. This is a big moment in American history because it was one of the first times that colored men where allowed to be soldiers. This movie also shows us how colored soldiers were treated during the civil war. This movie gives us many examples of how different the colored soldiers were treated from the white soldiers. It shows us that even though there was no slavery in the north and colored people were free, there was…

In the movie “Glory”, it took place during the American Civil War. It talked about how Colonel Shaw was the one of the first to lead an all African American troop. He was to lead them, and train them to be ready to fight in combat. Even though many didn’t like the idea, Shaw took the initiative forward. He wasn’t judging them for the color of the skin but by the type of skills that they were able to apply in fighting in the Civil War. Throughout the whole movie all of the white officials didn’t…

The 1989 film “Glory” is an historical film based on the true events of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, which took place on June 18, 1863 in Charleston, South Carolina. The 54th regiment was one of the first infantries to enlist Black soldiers in the war and was led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. Despite their shortcomings and adversities as African American men in America, these men were tenacious and very determined to succeed the war at Fort Wagner. Although this film highlights these…

History vs. Hollywood The 1989 film “Glory” is an historical film based on the true events of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, which took place on June 18, 1863 in Charleston, South Carolina. The 54th regiment was one of the first infantries to enlist Black soldiers into the war and was lead by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. Despite their shortcomings and adversities as African American men in America, these men were tenacious and very determined to succeed the war at Fort Wagner. Although this…

In the movie ‘Glory’ the story of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Soldiers is told. They were the first unit of African American troops to battle in the American Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw who is played by Mathew Broderick is the commander, who after surviving a viscous attack by playing dead in the Battle of Antietam is giving the honor of commanding the first African American regiment. In the movie Shaw’s school mate Thomas Searles a free born African American who is…

During the American Civil War, over 179, 000 black soldiers served in the Union Army. Edward Zwick's 1989 film Glory explores one of the Civil War's first all-black volunteer regiment through the narration of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick). After serving at the Battle of Antietam, Colonel Shaw is offered the command of the first all-African-American regiment. During his leadership, Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, are confronted with discrimination from both…

The movie we watched in class, “Glory” was released in 1989. The author of this brilliant movie is Edward Zwick. This movie shows actions that took place in 54th regiment of Massachusetts. What occurred in this movie was a very major part of the history of this amazing country. The movie portrayed one of the first times that colored men were allowed to become soldiers for the United States of America. This movie also shows us how colored soldiers were treated during the civil war. Throughout the…

Frederick Douglass, the famous African American abolitionist, was once quoted as saying “[He] who would be free must himself strike the blow.” This quote is particularly relevant in the figurative and literal sense when it came to African American soldiers fighting in the Civil War. All African Americans had an uphill battle to fight when it came to getting the chance to prove themselves as adequate soldiers, and an even tougher battle to get recognition for what they had achieved. The first…