Why All Patriots Should Watch The Patriot On America's 250th Birthday ^48.1%

The Federalist - By Casey Chalk - 7/3/2026, 11:27 AM

Negativity Bias 31.4% - Appeal to Authority 25.1% - Appeal to Emotion 20.6%

If you’re like me, you’re eager to watch a film or two to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation. Sadly, unlike Hollywood’s extensive catalogue of Civil War-era cinema, there is a depressing dearth of even middling Revolutionary War films (HBO’s miniseries John Adams is quite good, but requires some stamina). Though it’s been... more