14 'manly' movies that will show your sons how to become good men

When was the last time you saw a recent movie or series that displayed a strong, masculine man in a positive way? They are few and far between. Arguably Top Gun: Maverick's monumental success is largely due to the fact that it told the story of strong, male heroes. It stood out from the rest of the generic woke films coming out of Hollywood.

It is sad that there are so few examples in pop culture that show examples of what true manhood looks like—but there are a few. Glenn's staff compiled a list of films for parents who want to show their children/teenagers positive examples of manhood. These films will encourage your kids to use their strength to fight for what is right, to use their intellect to stand up for truth, to persevere through the overwhelming events and questions that life has in store, and to have compassion.

Note: Given some of the themes such as suicide, brief nudity, and some gun violence, it is recommended that parents watch these films first to ensure they are appropriate for their children.

1. Silverado

Silverado is a classic "modern" Western that pits four unlikely heroes against a cattle baron. The action is excellent and you get 4 versions of "hero" to discuss with your kids. If there is one Western that is modern enough for your kid to sit through, it's this one. PG-13, gun violence

2. Dead Poet's Society

This classic is slower-paced film. However, it has powerful lessons about life, happiness, fulfilment, and how pressure and expectations can impact your soul. Be aware that the film features teen suicide. PG-13, teen suicide

3. Last of the Mohicans

We recommend the most recent version with Daniel Day-Lewis. The Last of the Mohicans is a great history lesson and provides a strong story about how Europeans impacted Native Americans. PG-13, nudity-free sex scene, violence

4. The Man from Snowy River

Call this a "Western" if you want to, The Man From Snowy River is really a coming-of-age story about a young man earning his way and non-violently rationalizing the death of his father. PG, no limitations

5. The Untouchables

The Untouchables is an exceptional and language-clean Mafia film. This story is about Elliot Ness vs. Al Capone. Among the Hollywood-based Mafia movies, this one is "clean" in terms of language. PG-13, gun violence

6. The Way Way Back

This film is especially great for kids with divorced parents or who otherwise lost a father. It's a clean, excellent coming-of-age story, especially for teenagers becoming young adults. This will feel universal and familiar to most young people. PG, tiny bit of language

7. 12 Years A Slave

This film, of course, deals with some very challenging themes, but compared to Roots (which they should also see, but maybe at college as it has slightly more mature themes to it), it's shorter and more digestible. It delves into personal longing and sacrifice. It's just a must-watch. Note: it is definitely R-Rated for violence and scenes of rape. Please watch first and ensure you're comfortable with it. R, violence, rape

8. Saving Private Ryan

Saving Private Ryan is a classic World War II story told through the eyes of a small platoon sent on a mission to find one man in a "haystack of needles" in Normandy. The opening sequence is very violent, so take that into consideration. However, every American should see this film at some point, so you decide when is the appropriate time. PG-13, violence

9. The Natural

Not only is The Natural one of the best sports films ever made, but it is also an excellent movie to teach important lessons about persistence and being careful. As a plus, it will make your kids fall in love with Baseball. PG

10. Boyz N The Hood

Boyz N The Hood is one of the best examples of inner-city "gang" life. It has some language and drug use, so be prepared for a bit of dialogue when you watch. However, the film gives you a glimpse into inner-city life and teaches lessons without being preachy. R, language, drug use, brief nudity

11. To Kill A Mockingbird

We had to include at least one black-and-white film, and To Kill a Mockingbird is worthy of the spot. An excellent story that teaches about justice, standing up for the truth, and prejudice without being preachy. PG

12. The Secret of NIMH

We also needed an animated film, and there simply isn't a better one that tells a good story and teaches vital lessons than this one. The Secret of NIMF is Don Bluth's best film by far. Though the film has villains and heroes galore, the main hero is a small "mom" mouse, a rarity in animated movies. G

13. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Just among the best comedy films ever, Monty Python and the Holy Grail gives you a chance to expose your kids to the Python troupe but in a complete movie story instead of just sketches. It is a great example of intellectual and tasteful humor. I promise you'll be shocked at how funny it still is. PG-13, brief nudity

15. Rocky IV

Even if your kids haven't seen Rocky 1-3, this film stands on its own. Plus, you can explain the Cold War to them (especially important right now). It's clean of language and sex, and they will see lots of muscles and maybe get inspired to hit the gym. PG-13, violence

Riley Gaines, who has become the new face of women's rights, will be joining Glenn tomorrow during his Glenn TV special. The former NCAA swimmer came into the spotlight for speaking out against the for NCAA allowing Lia Thomas, a biological male who identifies as "transgender," to compete in women's sports. Gaines was thrust back into the spotlight this week when a mob of transgender activists assaulted Gaines leading up to her talk at San Francisco State University.

Our republic can't endure if violence is equated to "freedom of speech," or when a mob can silence an opposing point of view—on a university campus no less. Riley Gaines will be joining Glenn on Glenn TV this Wednesday, along with Stanford Professor Victor Davis Hansen, to discuss the cultural divide in our country caused by the radical left. Can our country survive?

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TOP SECRET LEAK? Here are the TOP 7 things you NEED to know about the Pentagon classified documents leak.

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The breaking news story over the weekend was the alleged Pentagon leak of classified documents containing "TOP SECRET" U.S. intelligence about Ukraine and other foreign operations. Are the documents genuine? What do they actually contain? As Glenn said on radio Monday, "We don't know." Regardless of whether the documents are fabricated or genuine, there will be major ramifications from the leak.

In the craziness of the news cycle, it can be difficult to stay on top of this particular story. Below, you will find the seven things you NEED to know about the leaked document story, from the content of the documents to why you should care about the leak at all.

How were the classified documents first discovered?

The classified documents were originally published on Discord, an online messaging forum, often used for video gaming.

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The classified documents were first published on a Discord channel in March. The posts included pictures of the documents, rather than a PDF of the documents themselves, indicating the publisher obtained physical copies. The posts were public for several weeks before being detected. The New York Times was the first publication to shed light on the documents.

What documents were leaked?

General Milley, is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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The leaked documents appear to consist of briefing slides prepared by the U.S. military’s Joint Staff between February and March 2023. This has been confirmed by NBC, NPR, the New York Times, and all other media outlets that received access to the documents. There are only several dozen leaked documents, much less than Edward Snowden's several-thousand-document leak in 2013.

The briefing slides include information gleaned from an array of U.S. intelligence agencies, such as the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Reconnaissance Office, which oversees U.S. spy satellites. Some of the documents carry the label NOFORN, which prohibits the information from being shared with foreign partners. Many of the documents are labeled as "Top Secret," the highest level of confidentiality.

What's in the documents?

Ukrainian army volunteers pose on Driver Tank Trainers.

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Some of the documents include details about the war in Ukraine, such as maps of Ukraine, charts on where troops are concentrated, and what kinds of weapons are available to them. One page labeled "Top Secret" is titled "Status of the Conflict as of 1 March" and contains a detailed battlefield summary on that particular day. It's not clear why those particular documents are emerging now more than a month after they were prepared.

The documents also repeatedly reference information based on secret signals intelligence, also called, "electronic eavesdropping," which is a vital pillar of U.S. intelligence-gathering.

The documents also repeatedly reference information based on secret signals intelligence

According to NBC, a former U.S. intelligence official said the now-published documents could cause significant damage to U.S. intelligence if Moscow is now able to cut off the sources used for electronic eavesdropping.

What other intelligence was breached?

Putin greets Turkish President Erdogan. According to the leaked documents, Russia aims to buy weapons from Turkey, a NATO member.

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Below are key highlights of the "Top Secret" U.S. intelligence referenced in the documents, per NBC, which had access to 50 of the documents:

1. Russia’s private mercenary organization, the Wagner Group, seeks to purchase weapons from NATO member Turkey. The group is also considering recruiting additional convicts to fight against Ukraine.

2. Several documents include satellite imagery of damage to Russian targets from Ukrainian strikes in February, including an “assembly area” which caused “severe damage." The strikes were carried out with the help of U.S. intelligence, according to the document. If true, Russia could interpret the information as a direct act of war by the U.S.

The strikes were carried out with the help of U.S. intelligence.

3. According to multiple intelligence sources, the battle for Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will likely be “stalemate” through 2023 in order to exhaust Russian units.

4. A document marked “secret” says Ukrainian bombs equipped with U.S. guidance systems, known as Joint Direct Attack Munitions, or JDAMs, have failed recently. They attribute this to bomb fuses failing to arm themselves correctly and GPS signal issues. It also speculates that Russian jamming efforts could be at play.

5. A Feb. 28 document assesses “pathways” for Israel, who is currently neutral in regard to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, to provide “lethal aid” to Ukraine. These "pathways" might be more accurately described as hypothetical scenarios to explore how the U.S. can manipulate international events to pressure Israel into supplying aid to Ukraine.

These "pathways" ... explore how the U.S. can manipulate international events to pressure Israel.

6. More intelligence cited in the documents says South Korea has concerns about providing artillery shells to the U.S. to replenish America’s supplies, which are critically depleted.

7. Finally, the intelligence cited says Israel's Mossad intelligence agency encouraged its staff to take part in anti-government protests that have swept Israel, which Israel has since vehemently denied.

Are the documents genuine?

Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia of being involved with the Pentagon leak.

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Military analysts say the documents appear genuine. However, there is speculation that the original versions were likely altered in some places, causing suspicion of outside interference.

For example, one chart in the briefing says the Ukrainian death toll is around 71,000, a figure that is considered plausible. However, the same chart also lists the Russian fatalities at 16,000 to 17,500, which is believed to be much higher.

Though neither side has released their overall casualty figures, some suspect that someone has interfered with the original document to minimize the Russian death toll. Ukraine says Russia is involved, aiming to make their death toll appear smaller and, consequently, their war effort to appear stronger than it actually is.

Some suspect that someone has interfered with the original document to minimize the Russian death toll.

Moreover, the chart with the death toll allegedly is printed on a black background, while all other charts on the same slide are printed on a white background, raising more suspicions of interference. It's not yet clear how valuable the information is to the Russian military.

Who published the documents?

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It is not yet known who published the documents and how they acquired them. The two most likely scenarios are that the documents were leaked from the Pentagon or stolen. If they were leaked, it would be one of the most significant intelligence leaks in U.S. history. Though some speculate that Russia is involved, there is no conclusive evidence.

Why does the leak matter?

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This leak has major consequences regardless of whether Russia is involved or not. If the documents are genuine, then that could mean Russia and our enemies have accurate intel on the U.S.'s intelligence acquisition tactics. Moreover, the documents contain damning evidence of the U.S.'s direct involvement in Ukraine's front against Russia, which Russia could interpret as an act of war. Will they retaliate?

If the documents are indeed fabricated by Russia, then that could mean Russia is attempting to frame the U.S. with justifiable cause for Russia to declare war. Moreover, it bolsters the appearance of Russia's war effort and weakens the U.S.'s international standing—both with its allies and its enemies.

Glenn has been reporting on the ties between Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and George Soros amid President Trump's indictment. However, in Wednesday's episode of Glenn TV, Glenn pointed to Capital Research, who exposed all known prosecutors who are backed by George Soros. Their jurisdiction covers 20 percent of the entire U.S. population, half of the country's most populous cities, and more than 40 percent of all murderers. Chances are, YOU are likely in one of their jurisdictions.

Is YOUR prosecutor backed by Soros? Check out the list below to see if YOU fall within a Soros-backed prosecutor's jurisdiction. To find more details about how each candidate is backed by Soros, be sure to visit the incredible resource put together by Capital Research.

1. Pamela Price—Alameda County, California

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2. Diana Becton—Contra Costa County, California

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3. George Gascón—Los Angeles County, California

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4. Monique Worrell—Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola Counties), Florida.

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5. Shalena Cook Jones—Chatham County, Georgia

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6. Darius Pattillo—Henry County, Georgia

7. Kim Foxx—Cook County (Chicago), Illinois

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8. Kimberley Graham—Polk County, Iowa

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9. James Stewart—Caddo Parish, Louisiana

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10. Jason Williams—Orleans Parish, Louisiana

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11. Jackie Sartoris—Cumberland County, Maine

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12. Scott Colom—Circuit Court District Sixteen, Mississippi

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13. Jody Owens—Hinds County, Mississippi

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14. Kim Gardner—St. Louis, Missouri

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15. Raul Torrez—Attorney General, New Mexico

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16. Alvin Bragg—Manhattan, New York

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17. David Clegg—Ulster County, New York

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18. Larry Krasner—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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19. Jack Stollsteimer—Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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20. Joe Gonzalez—Bexar County (San Antonio), Texas

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21. John Creuzot—Dallas County, Texas

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22. Brian Middleton—Fort Bend County, Texas

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23. Kim Ogg—Harris County (Houston), Texas

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24. José Garza—Travis County (Austin), Texas

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25. Parisa Dehghani-Tafti—Arlington County and City of Falls Church, Virginia

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26. Steve Descano—Fairfax County, Virginia

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27. Buta Biberaj—Loudoun County, Virginia

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28. Ramin Fatehi—Norfolk County, Virginia

29. Stephanie Morales—Portsmouth County, Virginia

30. John Chisholm—Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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THE DOCUMENTS for the 'Banana Republic' Glenn TV special

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Trump's arraignment in Manhattan is one of the most historic events of our time, marking the first time a U.S. president has been indicted AND arraigned for federal crimes. According to our most recent poll, the overwhelming majority of you believe that Trump's charges are unjust and politically motivated to deter Trump's 2024 presidential bid.

During Wednesday's episode of Glenn TV special, Glenn argued we are devolving into a Banana Republic, weaponizing our government and judiciary to go after political opponents. He showed the connections between the people behind Trump's indictment and the Biden and Obama Department of Justice. He also pointed out the terrifying consequences if we allow our government to continue to target its political opponents.

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It's vitally important to be informed about this historic event. What happens next will set the trajectory of our country. That's why Glenn is giving his newsletter subscribers his research documents used in this week's Glenn TV special. Enter your email below to get Glenn's EXCLUSIVE documents sent straight to your inbox!

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