Civil War Movies and Historical Accuracy Quiz

Which movie is mentioned as a favorite Civil War film by both speakers?

• Glory

• Gettysburg

• The Last Samurai

• Cold Mountain

What is a key challenge in making a historically accurate Civil War movie?

• Casting well-known actors

• Balancing historical accuracy with engaging storytelling

• Securing funding for production

• Finding suitable filming locations

Which film is described as not truly a Civil War film despite its setting?

• Cold Mountain

• Dances with Wolves

• The Last Samurai

• Gettysburg

What is a common critique of the movie 'Gods and Generals'?

• It focuses too much on battle scenes

• It is too short

• It lacks historical context

• It has a terrible screenplay and is too long

Which film is noted for its portrayal of the Lost Cause narrative?

• The Horse Soldiers

• Gettysburg

• Gone With the Wind

• The Conspirator

What is a significant visual element in 'Gone With the Wind' that conveys the Confederate loss?

• A burning plantation

• A long tracking shot of casualties

• A dramatic battle scene

• A Confederate flag flying over a battlefield

Which film is described as a guilty pleasure due to its unique take on the Civil War?

• Saving Lincoln

• Gangs of New York

• Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

• The Conspirator

What is a notable feature of 'The Horse Soldiers' according to the discussion?

• Its accurate depiction of battles

• Its entertaining nature despite historical inaccuracies

• Its focus on political aspects of the war

• Its groundbreaking special effects

Which film is mentioned as having more violence than historically accurate?

• Gettysburg

• Gangs of New York

• The Conspirator

• The Horse Soldiers

What rating does 'Glory' receive in the discussed rating system?

• Three cannonballs

• Four cannonballs

• Five cannonballs

• Two cannonballs