1. Film Overview - Gods and Generals
... their free, white counterparts. In defense of the film, and its lesser emphasis on southern slavery, McCarthy wrote, "This is a failing, but a minor one, and perhaps one that cannot be helpedThese are after all points of view – blacks loyal to the South, racist Northerners and liberty-loving Confederates" ... He continues by writing, Nothing bothers politically correct critics more than the role of blacks in this film. There are two major black characters here and both of them are affiliated with the South. In fact, both of them are loyal to the South, despite their hatred of Slavery. ...
- Word Count: 1373
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate