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GLORY - 7pm - Classic Movie Nights!

March 5, 2026 7:00 pm

American Theatre
125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663

Experience the powerful storytelling and Oscar-winning performance of Denzel Washington in the historical war drama film 'GLORY.' Directed by Edward Zwick, the film depicts the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army's earliest African American regiments, from their formation to their heroic actions at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner during the American Civil War.

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Why We Like It

  • Denzel Washington's acclaimed performance as a fictional member of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
  • The film's grand, moving, and breathtakingly filmed depiction of the 54th Regiment's heroic actions.
  • The opportunity to experience this Oscar-winning historical drama on the big screen.

Who Should Attend

History buffs, fans of classic war films, and those interested in exploring the stories of African American soldiers during the Civil War will find this event particularly compelling.

In the Spotlight

Denzel Washington

The acclaimed actor who won an Oscar for his powerful performance in the film.

Matthew Broderick

The actor who portrays Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the commanding officer of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.

Cary Elwes

One of the fictional members of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment featured in the film.

Morgan Freeman

Another fictional member of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment portrayed in the film.

About the Venue

American Theatre

A historic theater in Hampton, Virginia, offering an immersive viewing experience for classic films.

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