Based on the true story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Robert Gould Shaw and Cabot Forbes are two idealistic young Bostonians that lead the regiment; Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins is the inspiration who unites the troops; Pvt. Trip is a runaway slave who joins the regiment.

Optimized for 4K Ultra HD TVs. Created from highest quality 4K resolution picture source; High bitrate digital transfer for optimal HD experience; New expanded color delivers a more brilliant picture. Requires a Blu-ray player and xvYCC-compatible TV. NOTE: This product is mastered in 4K. While the full 4K viewing experience requires specific equipment, Blu-ray discs that are mastered in 4K can still be played using existing HDTVs and Blu-ray players. "Plays on all Blu-ray players, Playstation 3 and HDTVs created from 4K source elements with expanded color" --Container. Based on the letters by Robert Gould Shaw ; based on the book "Lay this laurel" by Lincoln Kirstein ; based on the book "One gallant rush" by Peter Burchard. Originally released as a motion picture in 1989.