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Poll: The Master of One's Own Fate: International Independence Films

A poll by rubyfruit76
As the United States celebrates its independence over the 4th of July weekend, there are many films celebrating the independence of other countries (and of groups within), as well, illustrating the sometimes horrific realities of such efforts as much as the joyous victories. Which of the following films, while sometimes portraying both the struggles and the triumphs of independence, do you find to be the most inspirational?

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Results of 443 votes:

  1. 1.

    Braveheart (1995)

     
  2. 2.

    Gandhi (1982)

     
  3. 3.

    The Battle of Algiers (1966)

     
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