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In reply to the discussion: What old movies have you been watching ? [View all]Staph
(6,251 posts)16. My family and I have a tradition of watching 1776 this thin of year.
The song Molasses to Rum to Slaves is gut-wrenching. The southern delegates were racist SOBs who very much resemble their present day counterparts.
But the music is wonderful. Mama, Look Sharp is another great number.
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DemocraticPatriot
Jul 2021
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I think it was a response to the Vietnam War movies to remind viewers that WW2 was just as horrific.
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Jul 2021
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Demsrule86
Jul 2021
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