In any Hollywood film based on historical events there is always an attempt to balance historical accuracy with artistic license. Remaining accurate enough to appeal to those with a history background while being entertaining enough for the masses is a difficult task. One that can often lead to disaster. The film Glory is no exception to this attempt to maintain a balance between reality and fiction. There are numerous errors in the film, and evaluated based on this fact alone, the film deserves a "C" at best. Directed by Edward Zwick and starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman, Glory was released theatrically in 1989. It received widespread critical acclaim and earned multiple award nominations, including several Oscar nominations and wins. The film tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, one of the first officially sanctioned African-American units in the Union Army during the Civil War. . It tells this story through the eyes of the regimental commander, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, as well as other members of the 54th. It begins with the birth of the unit and follows them through their participation in the Battle of Fort Wagner, all the while exploring themes of discrimination, justice, determination and brotherhood. Many consider Glory to be one of the most accurate historical films ever made. In my limited research I find the film's overall story to be fairly accurate, but there are still many errors in the film. This essay is far from a complete list of these inaccuracies, but it will attempt to highlight some of the more interesting ones. Perhaps the most obvious difference between History and Glory are the men... at the center of the card... ...nt.Gloria (Special Edition). Director Edoardo Zwick. Perf. Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. 2001. TriStar Pictures, 1989. DVD."Massachusetts Historical Society: 54th Regiment." Massachusetts Historical Society: Welcome! Np, nd Web. June 28, 2013. McPherson, James M. The Negro Civil War: How American Negroes Felt and Acted During the War for the Union. New York, New York: Pantheon Books, 1965. Print. “National Park Civil War Series: Black Soldiers of the Civil War.” US National Park Service: Experience Your America. Np, nd Web. July 15, 2013.Perry, Michelle P. “Interview with Edward Zwick.” The Tech [Cambridge Massachusetts] January 24, 1990: 11. Print.Shaw, Robert G and Russell Duncan. The Blue-Eyed Son of Fortune: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. Athens, Georgia: University of Georgia Press, 1992. Print.