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Wikipedia article




'We Fight to Be Free' is a 2006 short biographical film about George Washington directed by Kees Van Oostrum and starring Sebastian Roch, Caroline Goodall, Stephen Lang and Peter Woodward.

Synopsis



The film features the story of American Revolutionary war hero and first United States president, George Washington, including his military achievements and pivotal moments in his life.

Cast



*Sebastian Roch as George Washington

*Caroline Goodall as Martha Dandridge Custis

*Stephen Lang as James Craik

*Peter Woodward as Edward Braddock

Reception



The film has received generally positive reviews. Desson Thomson wrote for 'The Washington Post', "'We Fight to Be Free' is the real headliner: a rousing 18-minute action film about Washington's life that greets visitors to the new Ford Orientation Center". Denise D. Meringolo was critical of the film, writing for 'The Public Historian':
"We Fight to Be Free" is oddly incompleteit fails to explain fully Washingtons attachment to the estate or to portray the complexity of his choices as a military officer and a political figure.


See also



* 'George Washington' (1984 miniseries)

* 'George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation' (1986 miniseries)

* 'Washington', 2020 miniseries

* List of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution

* List of films about the American Revolution

References




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