The Patriot (2000)

We’re continuing our United States of Emmericha series with Roland Emmerich’s fascinating attempt to simultaneously go back to his roots and try his hand at something entirely different. This week we turn our attention to the origin of Independence Day with the Revolutionary War epic, THE PATRIOT (2000). On this episode, Nathan, Eric, and Dan discuss the malice and magnetism of Mel Gibson, the generational trauma of war, patriotism vs nationalism, and how much the film’s whitewashing of history hurts an overall strong narrative. So pour yourself a cup of ink-free tea, grab your hatchet, and watch out for rogue cannonballs as you listen to our review of THE PATRIOT. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons