York Theatre presents 'Glory' April 7 to commemorate 150th anniversary of the Civil War

Elmhurst College and the York Theatre, located at 150 N. York St., will participate in ELMHURST READS 2011 by showing the Civil War film, “Glory,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7. After the movie, a discussion will be led by Lance Wilcox, professor of English at Elmhurst College. Admission is $5.

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, ELMHURST READS 2011 will feature programs at the Elmhurst Library along with exhibits, activities, and presentations throughout Elmhurst. ELMHURST READS aims to inspire conversation within the community about the Civil War including the politics of the time, legendary leaders, and life during this historical war. For more information, please visit www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

“Glory” (1989), starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman, is based on the letters of Colonel Robert G. Shaw, a 23-year-old officer who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudice of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks) and his own fellow officers.