Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Patriot’: The American ‘Braveheart’

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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“The Patriot,” starring Mel Gibson (2000, directed by Roland Emmerich) is basically the American version of “Braveheart,” starring Mel Gibson (1995, directed by Mel Gibson).
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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