Trip (Denzel Washington) is one of the primary characters in "Glory," a soldier who must fight for America and overcome a whole host of prejudices along the way. Denzel Washington won an Academy Award for portraying him.
Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) was the colonel in charge of the Civil War's first all-black battalion. In "Glory," he must overcome both opposing forces and prejudices.
Glory (1989) is the story of the first all-black division fighting in the Civil War. Starring Matthew Broderick, Cary Elwes, the incomparable Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw: [points at the flag bearer] If this man should fall, who will lift the flag and carry on? Cpl. Thomas Searles: I will. Colonel Robert G. Shaw: I'll see you in the fort, Thomas.
There's more to fighting than rest, sir. There's character. There's strength of heart. You should have seen us in action two days ago. We were a sight to see! We'll be ready, sir. When do you want us?
