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Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Saving Private Ryan’: A Story of Sacrifice and Patriotism

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Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Saving Private Ryan’: A Story of Sacrifice and Patriotism
Preparing to land on Omaha Beach. The opening 20 minutes of “Saving Private Ryan” are some of the most harrowing in movie history. DreamWorks Pictures
Michael Clark
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R | 2h 49min | Drama, Historical, War | 24 July 1998 (USA)

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 245th birthday this weekend, it is wholly fitting to acknowledge a landmark film that depicted an event which rescued the free world from tyranny over 75 years ago.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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