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The mere fact that Southern combatants in G&G are not protrayed as wild-eyed pro-slavery fanatics should not cause this movie to be controversial.

I suppose not, but it has been said that the film fudges "Stonewall's" views on slavery to make them more acceptable to the contemporary audience. If that is true, it could be cause for concern.

That is not why the South fought, in large measure.

It depends on what you mean by "the South." If you're talking about the average soldier you're probably right. If you're referring to those who led the secessionist movement, you're probably not.

[SCDogPapa]

I suppose not, but it has been said that the film fudges "Stonewall's" views on slavery to make them more acceptable to the contemporary audience.

I saw this movie on the 16th. I don't remember hearing Stonewall ever mention slavery.

[ggekko]

"the film fudges "Stonewall's" views on slavery...."

If that is the case then it is extremely unfortunate. We have managed to gradually debunk 50 years of Liberal mythmaking concerning Liberals icons such as FDR and JFK. Conservatives should not now do the same thing.