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Ghandi: The Significance of the Movie

 

The movie clearly illustrates what religion each character is, almost forcing the viewer to acknowledge the everyday stereotypes, although Gandhi himself is only seen as a man of spirit. The movie further explores the life of a simple Indian man and documents the serious poverty of his people. The British are portrayed as the all mighty master of all Indians. It is made clear the feelings of empowerment overcome by the English leaders. General Smuts is viewed as an unyielding referee with no tolerance for British rebelling. Gen. Smuts and his men constantly belittle the Indian people making the English seen the villain. From this, it seems that the eyes witnessing this in the movie might be one of an Indian, or one sympathetic towards the struggle of the Indians rather than the British fight to regain order. .
             Due to the fact that Mohandas Gandhi really existed and all the events documented in this movie actual occurred, it makes it a hard task in creating it without noticeable bias. This movie definitely displayed the facts, leaving out the Hollywood storyline. The Indian resistance was sometimes violent on their part, and although it is not made a huge matter in the film, it is noted. The vivid scene of the massacre at Amristar in which over 1500 unarmed Indian men, women, and children were fired upon and killed evokes so much emotion. The movie continues to demonstrate the imperialistic ideals England had towards their colony when it shows the meetings of the British officers. To them this is not a reason to become intimidated, but instead to punish them in a "how dare you" matter. Of course that path involves violence and restraint, and what this movie does is it presents evidence of how they became the big bully. Through non-violent resistance, Gandhi makes the Indian people perceived to the world as the victims. This is definitely seen when the followers of Gandhi march to the salt mine in order to shut it down.


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