I didn't see this movie for the first time until '95 on tv. I was thoroughly impressed with it. I had to see it on video. I don't know how accurate the movie was to reality, but I thought it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. I made my eight year old son sit down with me to watch it. A fine example of bravery in many, many ways. The trials they went thru from beginning to end were fantastic. A great historical movie. I applaud Hollywood for making such a film!