GLORY
Viewing Guide
Though rated R, Glory only has a few scenes with potentially objectionable material—
mostly brief instances of language and a couple of bloody battle scenes. There are no
scenes that involve nudity or sexual situations, and none of the violence is sadistic or
sensationalized. In addition, many of the instances of language involve the use of the
word “nigger.” Although most people find contemporary usage of this word to be
offensive, when placed in correct historical context it can provide a richer portrait of
peoples’ attitudes in the past. This viewing guide notes exactly where objectionable
material occurs in the film, noting both the scene and the exact time. Glory is an
exceptional film that can greatly increase students’ understanding of the Civil War era;
it’s unfortunate that the MPAA decided to give this film an R rating (it really should be
PG-13), but hopefully this viewing guide can help you overcome any obstacles you may
face in getting permission to show the movie (or selected scenes) to your students.
Scene Time Content
2 5:01 Cannonball explodes soldier’s head
3 8:30 Graphic shots of wounded in field hospital
3 9:35 Soldier gets limb amputated
6 17:34 Use of the word “nigger”
6 18:27 Use of the word “nigger”
7 22:10–30 Expletives (f word)
10 37:49 Use of the word “nigger”
10 39:30 Use of the word “nigger”
10 39:49 Use of the word “nigger”
10 40:55 Expletive (s word)
10 41:23 Use of the word “nigger”
10 44:27 Use of the word “nigger”
11 51:11 Use of the word “nigger”
11 51:26 Expletive (SOB)
16 107:29 Uses of the word “nigger”
17 111:13 Use of the word “nigger”
17 113:26 Use of the word “nigger”
17 114:16–22 Uses of the word “nigger”
