This is a 22-minute film from 1936 that starred John Litel as Patrick Henry. You will be stunned at the similarity of the conditions in 1775 that led to the American Revolution, and the conditions that exist today. Patrick Henry’s famous speech in which he said “Give me liberty or give me death” is included in its entirety, and delivered with such passion and clarity of expression, it is easy to imagine sitting in the room during the Second Virginia Convention listening to every word. Henry’s analysis of the growing tyranny, and his call to action before it is too late is just as appropriate to us today – perhaps even more so – as it was to his fellow Virginians in 1775. Although this is taken from American history, the issues are universal. Speech delivered on March 23, 1776. Film released in 1936. Source: Randy Gibson
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I didn’t know about this film, which is great, and I will share it. But, I am very familiar with Patrick Henry’s speeches. I’ve been telling people that our liberty is in much greater peril now than it was in 1775.
Wow, that was powerful! And true to today…It was also encouraging to see how Henry’s wife ended up supporting him.
As a foreign citizen, living abroad, I hope and pray the American voters are paying heed to this movie clip. America you are all that stands between freedom for the world and tyranny throughout the world.
Virginia then VS Virginia (and the U. S. A.) today!!
PATRICK HENRY’S SPEECH MOVES ME IN THE CORE OF MY VERY BEING … BUT THE SURROUNDING ENACTMENTS BY OTHER PLAYERS ARE TEPID AND UNCONVINCING …
Well, aside from the irony of a slave owner preaching freedom, the assertion that peace and ‘safety’ are not worth the price of freedom is absolutely correct. The current mantra of ‘keeping us safe’ makes me nauseous. The statement that most resembled the current situation was, for me, ‘shall we wait until there is a British soldier in every house?’. SIRI, ALEXA,CELL PHONES, They are already here.
We’re close to that Now, let us all who love freedom call from the roof tops, give us liberty or give us death.
Absolutely outstanding film.
Some two-hundred and forty-five years have passed and America again finds itself in danger of losing freedom. The only difference is that the enemy is our own elected and un-elected officials – the enemy within.
To maintain any semblance of liberty, it will take a purging of those who seek to enslave us in our own land.
“Give me liberty or give me death” is beginning to sound once more throughout our sovereign land.
LORD, IF NEED BE, LET IT BE SO!
Sadly we are at this point – so blind to and unappreciative of our God-given liberty. Life is hell without freedom.
I cannot express how thrilled, how grateful I am to have found this superb post of Patrick Henry’s immortal speech ! I am sharing and hope others will also share !
Awesome video! We need more like this sent everywhere to contact evil forces such as BLM, ANTIFA, and the SPLC! Thanks much!
If this movie does nothing else it moves me to take a stand. I fight in my heart over the idea that God wants me to just be quiet and know that God is faithful. Well I think that God wants me to take a stand against those that want to take away my liberty. By liberty I mean the right to decide how God wants me to live.
I listened to this earlier but lost my note to you. I this video available for sale? Keep up the good work
Great video. I never heard of John Litel before. The future of the United States is not bright.
I am not aware of any place it can be purchased. We would be glad to do that but, unfortunately, we don’t own the copyright. So, an even better deal is to let everyone know it can be seen at no cost at Red Pill University. That’s what we do. Of course, if the video were for sale and the owner asked us to take it down, we would comply immediately.
THANKS VERY MUCH – SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM THE PAST FROM OUR FOUNDING FATHERS, BUT NOW OUR COUNTRY’S LIBERAL DEMOCRAT PARTY AND BLM ARE TEARING DOWN OUR STATUTES WHENEVER THEY CAN. THESE ANARCHISTS KNOW NOTHING ABOUT AMERICAN HISTORY, BUT WE THE PEOPLE HAVE TO STAND UP TO THEM EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE GETTING ALL THE ATTENTION RIGHT NOW.
I am not American, but I was certainly moved by that passionate speech. There is oppression all over the world – oppression against women in Islam, against Christians under both Communism and Islam, oppression of the silent majority by the loud-mouthed so-called ‘gay’ movement, green movement, climate change activists. Everywhere you look, people are frightened to say what they think. “Political correctness” is robbing us of our freedom of speech. We might lose our homes or businesses if we say something so we stay quiet and let the oppressors win. We need to shout as Patrick Henry did, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
I am from India and it has brought tears of defiance to my eyes. Liberty for all and death to those who dare to dream they can take our liberty away.
There are so many that are jealous of the American constitution, declaration of independence and the freedom to be anything you want in the USA. It is a genius system that may have some problems but has been copied by many other nations. May God Redeem the US and Canada from the socialist movement. God Save us.
A very fine example of propaganda, even if it is in the name of LIBERTY. But… Liberty is not found in diatribe, it is found in the heart, it is found in the actions of ourselves. Do we act like free people’s? Do we think like free people’s? Do we treat and behave toward each other with unity and love? or…Do we comport ourselves exactly as the media programs us too?
DIVIDED by a multitude of private, political and personal prejudices lambasted perpetually twenty four seven three hundred and sixty five. FEAR, HATE, FEAR, HATE, Gay, Straight, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Red, Blue, Republican, Democrat, Left, Right, the never ending abuse of language and emotion fomenting DIVISION at every single level and tenet of life.
THIS IS MOST DEFINITELY ON PURPOSE, PEOPLE. It is vile and diabolical and it is working beautifully, for decades, and decades now. The tools of separation and isolation are more nefarious today then any other time in history because YOU are choosing it, it is not forced upon YOU. Willingly and complacently through entertainment and vogue YOU accept it.
The cost of LIBERTY is not blood. It is sweat, toil, and vigilant labor, self control, and self reliance. RESPONSIBLE behavior akin to grown up adults. Not like post pubescent and perpetual college frat party animals.
Do for yourselves, and work with your neighbors. Rediscover that which is truly of value, and disregard the sweet sweet toys of corporate slave masters and the empty promises of political snake oil salesmen. That is how you INSULATE yourselves from the overtures and manipulated mayhem produced by these sinister billionaires. They rob you of your wealth with their incessant scams, WAR, INSURANCE, TAXES, FEES, DUTIES, IMPOSTS, LEVIES, UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS, DATA PLANS………. There are a myriad of names given to these collectivist burglars schemes.
You can not eat a 1000 dollar cell phone, or a new truck or car, it will not keep you warm. Deficit spending (debt) is SELF IMPOSED VOLUNTARY SERVITUDE = SLAVERY. Control your wealth and direct it to the proper pursuits of your future, not piss it away on the latest opulence and bragging rights of stature.
God helps those who help themselves? God is not going to rescue anyone. God gave you all free will to chose. It is obvious what choices are being made just by observing the world around us. How many of your fellow Americans do you think could even grow a potato? There is HOPE, There is a better way, but it requires effort not ease. Choose?
Liberty is not found in diatribe, it is found in the heart, it is found in the actions of ourselves. Do we act like free people’s? Do we think like free people’s? Do we treat and behave toward each other with unity and love? or…Do we comport ourselves exactly as the media programs us too?