30/06: Movies for the Fourth of July
Category: American Culture
Posted by: an okie gardener
This weekend, if you rent a movie, try one of these to start your celebration of Independence Day.
1776 A musical account of the events leading up to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. While not exact on some details, remarkably accurate on the debates in Congress. Has some humor also. Adapted from the stage play of the same name.
Yankee Doodle Dandy From 1942, the life of George M. Cohan with all his great music. James Cagney in the title role.
Open Range A classic Western released in 2003. Great American attitudes without cynicism.
Men of Honor Prejudice overcome by determination and courage.
To Kill a Mockingbird One man with courage makes a majority, though maybe not at that moment.
Tears of the Sun American heart, American courage.
Hester Street American immigrant experience in New York's Lower East Side.
Field of Dreams America and America's game.
Seabiscuit How can any true American resist rooting for the Underdog?
Rocky In 1976 it was like the morning star of Morning in America.
Cinderalla Man Root for the underdog.
Barbershop American values in a new setting for some of us.
Drumline Growing up and embracing the values of community (lots of great music as well)
The Legend of Bagger Vance Even those of us who do not play golf can be moved by this film.
Hellboy Character formed by community and by individual decision.
See also our list of movies for Memorial Day
Feel free to add movie suggestions.
1776 A musical account of the events leading up to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. While not exact on some details, remarkably accurate on the debates in Congress. Has some humor also. Adapted from the stage play of the same name.
Yankee Doodle Dandy From 1942, the life of George M. Cohan with all his great music. James Cagney in the title role.
Open Range A classic Western released in 2003. Great American attitudes without cynicism.
Men of Honor Prejudice overcome by determination and courage.
To Kill a Mockingbird One man with courage makes a majority, though maybe not at that moment.
Tears of the Sun American heart, American courage.
Hester Street American immigrant experience in New York's Lower East Side.
Field of Dreams America and America's game.
Seabiscuit How can any true American resist rooting for the Underdog?
Rocky In 1976 it was like the morning star of Morning in America.
Cinderalla Man Root for the underdog.
Barbershop American values in a new setting for some of us.
Drumline Growing up and embracing the values of community (lots of great music as well)
The Legend of Bagger Vance Even those of us who do not play golf can be moved by this film.
Hellboy Character formed by community and by individual decision.
See also our list of movies for Memorial Day
Feel free to add movie suggestions.
