The Spirit Of America Film Analysis

One of the biggest mysteries facing American society in the past, present, and future is what and who defines our ideal. The American dream may seem like a foregone concept in this day and age, but the various different characteristics that comprise this ideal or myth are still alive and well. Many of our films portrayed this myth, and have led me to a conclusion on what I call the Spirit of America. The Spirit of America is an unyielding and powerful force that has a high standard of self and others, but knows when to be emotional and empathetic. The Spirit of America is honest, protects the weak, stands for equality for all, and is one with nature and others. Lastly, the Spirit of America has an eye on the past and the future, and concerns itself with best practices and progress, whether these things can be drawn from the past or will be developed in the future.
World War II General and American hero, George S. Patton Jr. really captures much of the Spirit of America definition in the 1970 film Patton. Patton’s (George C. Scott) character in the film refuses to give up, cares for those he feel deserve empathy, but simultaneously hates those he considers cowardly or weak. He even slapped Charles
It also provided a platform for differentiated black characters that weren’t just stereotypes. Rawlins (Morgan Freeman), Thomas (Andre Braugher), Jupiter (Jihmi Kennedy), and Trip (Denzel Washington) were all very different from one another, but all were united by the Spirit of America. Along with Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick), they all fought for equal treatment, became a strong regiment, established a high standard for themselves, and paved the way for the future of U.S. racial equality. They set aside their differences to serve their country in a time of need, which embodies the Spirit of America to a great