Description:

Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers.

Year:

1990

Directed By:

Edward Zwick

Genres:

Biography, Drama, History, War

Release Date:

16 March 1990 (Netherlands)

Language:

English

Runtime:

122 min

Origin/Country:

USA

Shooting Location:

African-American National Historic Site - 14 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more»