We often bandy about the term "patriotic" to imply our loyalty to our country. In reality, that has come to mean standing whenever the national anthem is played and making sure to cast our votes in each and every election. Most of us don't even do that.
There was a time, however, when being a patriot was dangerous; a man's home, family and life were the collateral for his ideals. Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) has plenty of collateral. Although he mourns his recently deceased wife, he has seven wonderful children, a prosperous farm and as a hero of the French and Indian War, the respect and admiration of his community.
However, the clouds of war brew on the horizon. The colonies of Massachusetts and Virginia are in full revolt against a tyrannical English king, and are soliciting support from the other colonies, many of whom have already given it. Martin's South Carolina still debates the issue, but despite an impassioned plea by Martin to attempt other solutions (followed by a dire, ... more.
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