Glory (1989): This film tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first African American units in the Civil War. It explores issues of race, equality, and the struggle for freedom.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966): While primarily a Western, this classic film set during the Civil War offers a gritty and memorable portrayal of the era's violence and chaos.
Ride with the Devil (1999): Directed by Ang Lee, this Civil War drama follows a group of young men from Missouri who become guerilla fighters for the Confederate cause. It examines the personal toll of the war on individuals.
The Birth of a Nation (1915): Directed by D.W. Griffith, this silent film is a controversial classic that portrays the Civil War and Reconstruction era. It's notable for its innovative filmmaking techniques but also for its problematic racial depictions. With mature students, it is worth watching in terms of seeing how the Civil War and African Americans were thought of in the early twentieth century, at a time when the Ku Klux Klan flourished.
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