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Poll: What Film Best Celebrates Personal Independence?
The 4th of July is Independence Day in the United States, a celebration of the American colonies declaring independence from England. A nation's independence is of great importance but it's hard to imagine that any country could envision claiming independence if individuals didn't strive for their own personal independence. The movies below depict brave individuals who fought seemingly impossible odds to gain independence from social and political injustice, control by others, or their own demons, disabilities, or insecurities. Of the films below, which depicts the struggle for freedom that inspires you the most?
After voting, discuss here.
Make Your Choice
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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Room (2015)
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American History X (1998)
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Hidden Figures (2016)
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Ali (2001)
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The Cider House Rules (1999)
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The Color Purple (1985)
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Disobedience (2017)
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Erin Brockovich (2000)
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Far from Heaven (2002)
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Forrest Gump (1994)
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Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
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The Hunger Games (2012)
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The Hurricane (1999)
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Into the Wild (2007)
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Jerry Maguire (1996)
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Joy (2015)
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Lady Bird (2017)
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The Matrix (1999)
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Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
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My Brilliant Career (1979)
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Norma Rae (1979)
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North Country (2005)
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Persepolis (2007)
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Precious (2009)
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Pride (2014)
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Real Women Have Curves (2002)
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Rocky (1976)
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Thelma & Louise (1991)
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Transamerica (2005)
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V for Vendetta (2005)
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Waitress (2007)
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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
