Patrick Henry speech movie

[Morgan88]

Afternoon to all
Does anyone know of a move with the famous Patrick Henry speech in it. I have read several accounts of the speech and it appears it could be dare I say a thrilling speech. Obviously it would depend on how well the character does it and how well the movie is done. I was captivated by his frustration at many in the church with him during the speech that still after they had done everything they could to appease the king to no avail. Still wanted to acquiesce. Anyway. Does anyone know of such a movie?

Morgan88

Thank you very kindly.

 

[4sarge]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roERfqkjm4c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roERfqkjm4c

Orson Welles Patrick Henry Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death

 

[rob63]

There is a very interesting back story to that speech.

Patrick Henry's first wife, Sarah, suffered from mental illness after the birth of their sixth child. Her condition deteriorated to the point that Patrick Henry designed a dress similar to a strait-jacket to restrain her in. They also created an apartment in the basement that she could be kept locked in. She was well cared for, and it was considered a better alternative to committing her to an institution. This lasted for 4 years before she died.

He gave his "liberty or death" speech just a few weeks after her death.


Patrick and Sarah Henry: Mental illness in 18th century America | National Museum of American History

http://www.history.org/media/podcasts/041210/PatrickHenrysSecret.cfm

 

[Kutnupe14]

[video=youtube;HHo-3LEcgQE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHo-3LEcgQE[/video]

 

[Wild Deuce]

[video=youtube;HHo-3LEcgQE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHo-3LEcgQE[/video]

This is the best one I have seen. You can download it from YouTube or if you must have the DVD, you will find it on the Errol Flynn Signature Collection Volume 2. It will be on "The Charge of the Light Brigade" DVD as an extra feature film short titled "Give Me Liberty."

https://www.amazon.com/Signature-Collection-Brigade-Gentleman-Adventures/dp/B000M2E31I