A lawyer forsakes possessions, inspiring a nation to freedom through earnest, nonviolent resistance.
Epic and uplifting. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
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In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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