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Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was an Indian nationalist leader who is widely recognized as one of the most important figures in the Indian independence movement. Here are some key points about him:

  1. Nonviolent resistance: Gandhi’s most significant contribution to India’s struggle for independence was his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. He believed that violence only begets violence and that true change can only come about through peaceful means.

  2. Civil disobedience: Gandhi encouraged Indians to engage in civil disobedience, such as refusing to pay taxes or obeying unjust laws, as a way to peacefully protest British colonial rule.

  3. Satyagraha: Gandhi’s method of nonviolent resistance was called Satyagraha, which means “truth-force” or “soul-force.” It involved the use of peaceful protests, strikes, and boycotts to achieve political and social change.

  4. Indian independence: Gandhi played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was instrumental in leading many civil disobedience campaigns and protests, including the famous Salt March in 1930.

  5. Spinning wheel: Gandhi believed in self-sufficiency and encouraged Indians to spin their own cotton thread and weave their own cloth using traditional methods. He saw this as a way to protest against British-made textiles and to promote economic self-reliance.

  6. Assassination: Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 by a Hindu nationalist who opposed his views on religious tolerance and cooperation between Hindus and Muslims.

  7. Legacy: Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance and his tireless efforts to promote social justice and equality continue to inspire people around the world today. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of India and the world.

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Starring: Ben Kingsley, John Gielgud, Candice Bergen
Directed By: Richard Attenborough
Synopsis: Gandhi’s character is fully explained as a man of nonviolence. Through his patience, he is able to drive the British out of the subcontinent. And the stubborn nature of Jinnah and his commitment towards Pakistan is portrayed.

2 Gandhi Clip on the Salt March (teaching clip for non-violence and direct action)

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Manas Surya
If Gandhi wanted, he could have created a vietnam like situation where the British army would have had to leave India with their tails between their legs. But he chose the non violent path. It is not the British who took pity on Gandhi, it was the exact reverse.

3 Gandhi salt works

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4 Gandhi Bail Without Penalty Trial

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5 Gandhi’s Salt March

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6 Gandhi – Trailer (1982)

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This acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. Dedicated to the concept of nonviolent resistance, Gandhi is initially dismissed by English officials, including the influential Lord Irwin (John Gielgud), but eventually he and his cause become internationally renowned, and his gatherings of passive protest move India towards independence.

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11 sep. 2011

This congress tells the world it represents India, India is 700.000 villages, not few hundred lawyers in Delhi

8 Gandhi’s Philosophy

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5 feb. 2007

Gandhi turning the other cheek.

9 Gandhi stopping fight by fasting

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10 Gandhi (1/8) Movie CLIP – The Conscience of All Mankind (1982) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION: Hundreds of thousands gather for the funeral parade of Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) in New Delhi.

11 Gandhi (2/8) Movie CLIP – Thrown Off the Train (1982) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION: Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) is thrown off a train in South Africa for sitting in a first-class compartment.

12 Gandhi (3/8) Movie CLIP – Room For Us All (1982) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION: Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) and Rev. Andrews (Ian Charleson) encounter a racist youth (Daniel Day-Lewis) in the street.

13 Gandhi (4/8) Movie CLIP – The Truth Is the Truth (1982) HD

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Reporter Vince Walker (Martin Sheen) interviews Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) about his ashram, or community.
 
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It was Richard Attenborough’s lifelong dream to bring the life story of Indian political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi to the screen. When it finally reached fruition in 1982, the 188-minute, Oscar-winning Gandhi was one of the most exhaustively thorough biopics ever made. The film begins in the early part of the 20th century, when Mohandas K. Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of “passive resistance,” endeavoring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed. In the horrendous “slaughter” sequence, more extras appear on screen than in any previous historical epic. The supporting cast includes Candice Bergen as photographer Margaret Bourke-White, Athol Fugard as General Smuts, John Gielgud as Lord Irwin, John Mills as the viceroy, Martin Sheen as Walker, Trevor Howard as Judge Broomfield, and, in a tiny part as a street bully, star-to-be Daniel Day-Lewis. Gandhi won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.

14 Gandhi (5/8) Movie CLIP – Not My Obedience (1982) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION: Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) gives a rousing speech promoting non-violent opposition to an unjust law.

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It was Richard Attenborough’s lifelong dream to bring the life story of Indian political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi to the screen. When it finally reached fruition in 1982, the 188-minute, Oscar-winning Gandhi was one of the most exhaustively thorough biopics ever made. The film begins in the early part of the 20th century, when Mohandas K. Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of “passive resistance,” endeavoring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed. In the horrendous “slaughter” sequence, more extras appear on screen than in any previous historical epic. The supporting cast includes Candice Bergen as photographer Margaret Bourke-White, Athol Fugard as General Smuts, John Gielgud as Lord Irwin, John Mills as the viceroy, Martin Sheen as Walker, Trevor Howard as Judge Broomfield, and, in a tiny part as a street bully, star-to-be Daniel Day-Lewis. Gandhi won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.

15 Gandhi (6/8) Movie CLIP – It Is Time You Left (1982) HD

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Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) argues that the people of India would prefer their own “bad” government to the “good” government of the British.

16 Gandhi (7/8) Movie CLIP – The Father of the Nation (1982) HD

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Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) decides to fast until the rioting ends, even if it results in his own death.

17 Gandhi (8/8) Movie CLIP – A Way Out of Hell (1982) HD

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Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) gives advice to Nahari (Om Puri), a man who believes he is going to hell because he killed a Muslim boy in an act of vengeance.

18 Gandhi’s first protest (in South Africa)

14 dec. 2008

Clip from the movie “Gandhi” of Gandhi’s first protest in South Africa. Gandhi can be seen to lack confidence so it shows him as more human. Gandhi is still wearing a suit, having not yet decided to dress in simple religious clothing. Also there is notably more astonishment from those observing.

19 Mahatma Gandhi – dying for freedom | DW Documentary

31 jan. 2018

Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Why was Gandhi killed and what events occurred before and after Gandhis murder?

This documentary shows how India was dogged by nationalism and religious conflict on its path to independence – and how these factors mark the country to this day. On 20 January 1948, Gopal Godse, a Hindu fanatic, attempted to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi. Ten days later, his brother Nathuram Godse managed to finish the job: he killed Gandhi. For Gopal Godse, India’s Independence Day in August 1947 was a day of mourning. “Bharat Mata,” “Mother India,” which the young Brahmin zealously worshipped, had lost many of its provinces. Predominantly Muslim East Bengal had become East Pakistan, whilst western Punjab, the provinces of Sindh and Baluchistan and the land of the warlike Pashtuns made up West Pakistan a thousand miles away. This too was predominantly Muslim. Godse didn’t just see the former colonial power, Great Britain, as responsible for the “amputation,” he also believed the Muslims were to blame. But, in Godse’s eyes, the main culprit was a Hindu who was celebrated as a hero because he had defied the English, a small man with round wire glasses and a white cotton robe: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as “Mahatma,” the great soul. The Godse brothers did not care that Gandhi had always condemned conflict between the various religious communities and opposed the partition of India. They were members of the far-right Hindu Mahasabha, the “Great Assembly of Hindus,” which had close links with the anti-British and fascist National Volunteer Corps. And now extremist Hindus are gaining ground in India again…
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20 Famous Quotes From Mahatma Gandhi

26 nov. 2009

Mahatma Gandhi’s words of wisdom on violence, religion, humanity, love, and life. Video created by www.bookpal.com.au. (bigmommabooks used to be a subsidiary of Bookpal Australia)

21 Mahatma Gandhi

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A small film made for children, but certainly, it teaches everyone!

22 Gandhi – India’s Great Soul Documentary

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23 The Dynasty The Nehru Gandhi Story

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24 How Gandhi Became The Great Soul of India | Gandhi’s Awakening | Parable

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This documentary explores the fascinating story of Mohandas Gandhi’s early formative years in South Africa, where he experienced firsthand harsh prejudice and hatred as a young lawyer, saw the brutality of war as an ambulance stretcher carrier in the Zulu War of 1906. This is the story of how he underwent a spiritual epiphany that set the course for his entire life forward, leading him to become the Mahatma or the “Great Soul”.
 

25 Sir Richard Attenborough on Mahatma Gandhi l EMMA Awards

 

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26 Gandhi and Richard Attenborough Win Best Picture and Directing: 1983 Oscars

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17 jul. 2013

Richard Attenborough winning the Oscars® for Directing and for Best Picture for “Gandhi” at the 55th Academy Awards® in 1983. Presented by Billy Wilder and Carol Burnett and hosted by Walter Matthau.

27 Mahatma – A Great Soul of 20th Century

 

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The film ‘Mahatma — A Great Soul of 20th Century’ is a documentary film which records the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and his social, political and spiritual influence on the country during pre and post independence times. The film starts with Gandhi’s childhood, his early influences, and his study at England and then goes on further to South Africa to practice Law. When he attempted to claim his rights as a citizen, he was abused and soon saw that all Indians suffered similar treatment. He developed a method of action based upon the principles of courage, nonviolence and truth called Satyagraha. Using the principles of Satyagraha, he led the campaign for Indian independence from Britain. Gandhi had been an advocate for a united India where Hindus and Muslims lived together in peace and helped free the Indian people from British rule through nonviolent resistance, and is honored by Indians as the father of the Indian Nation or ‘Mahatma’, meaning Great Soul.

28 “Mahatma Gandhi: Pilgrim of Peace”; documentary film, colour and b/w, 1997

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Mahatma Gandhi: Pilgrim of Peace; Colour and b/w, 1997.
 

His pacifist philosophy brought one of the world’s great powers to its knees. He proved that violence is not the only road to change.

Mahatma Gandhi’s life was a study in contrast and paradox. He saw himself as doing God’s work, yet recognized only personal conscience as the highest authority. He was a charismatic leader of millions who confounded intellectuals. He took a vow of abstinence, but in old age welcomed young women into his bed! BIOGRAPHY® profiles the small man who took a great nation on his shoulders and changed the world. Trace his rise to power and fearless campaign of truth, non-violence and non-cooperation with injustice that defeated the British Empire. Biographers offer insight into his surprising personal life, while historians explore his remarkable accomplishments. Hear from his grandson, Arun Gandhi, and, in a rare interview, the Dalai Lama reflects on Gandhi’s incredible life and enduring legacy.

From the formation of his philosophy to changing the face of the world, this is the complete saga of the Pilgrim of Peace Mahatma Gandhi.

29 Gandhi The Rise to Fame – British Propaganda – BBC Documentary 2/8

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7 nov. 2009

In the second part of the series, Mishal Husain (Pakistani origin) traces Gandhi’s transformation from obscure lawyer to father of the nation and discovers a more complicated and intriguing man than the saintly Hollywood version. Gandhi had to face unpopularity, political failure and British jails. But in 1930 he triumphs – launching the most astute campaign of the age -the 240-mile Salt March that succeeded in humiliating the British Raj. This program is telecasted in BBC around Gandhi Jayanthi year 2009. It’s one of the best and reasonable effort to find flaws in Gandhi.

30 Gandhi The Rise to Fame – British Propaganda – BBC Documentary 3/8

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8 nov. 2009

In the second part of the series, Mishal Husain (Pakistani origin) traces Gandhi’s transformation from obscure lawyer to father of the nation and discovers a more complicated and intriguing man than the saintly Hollywood version. Gandhi had to face unpopularity, political failure and British jails. But in 1930 he triumphs – launching the most astute campaign of the age -the 240-mile Salt March that succeeded in humiliating the British Raj. This program is telecasted in BBC around Gandhi Jayanthi year 2009. It’s one of the best and reasonable effort to find flaws in Gandhi.

32 Gandhi’s legacy – Where is India headed? (2/2) | DW Documentary

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12 aug. 2022


 
India, the world’s largest democracy, turns 75. With his special brand of non-violent resistance, Mahatma Gandhi paved the way for the country’s independence. He campaigned for a pluralistic, secular state and equal opportunities for all. What remains of those ambitions, today?

How far as India distanced itself from the ideals of equality and non-violence espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and other founding fathers? How are democracy, human rights and social justice faring today – and where is India headed?

These are the questions that form the basis for this film’s narrative. The film focuses on people still working today to keep Gandhi’s ideals alive – a challenge, as contemporary reality is often a world away from those goals. Taken together, their stories form a mosaic representing the multi-faceted nation that is India.

A nation marked by stark poverty and great wealth. On the one hand blighted by Hindu nationalism, violence against women and overwhelmed by major environmental problems. On the other, India fosters great geopolitical goals and has an ambitious space program. Although discrimation on the basis of caste is banned by the constitution, the country continues to marginalize certain sections of its population; children continue to be exploited in urban brickyards; and indigenous populations are driven from their land to make way for corporate development. At the same time, India is a highly spiritual place with a rich cultural history; a nation that comes up with innovative, critical and creative responses to all manner of problems. Both films in this two-part documentary explore the intersections of these colliding worlds – brought to life through personal stories.

Contemporary accounts of India frequently look to the past, when the foundations were laid for the world’s largest democracy. One person in particular who was able to build a bridge between the past and the present is Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, who was murdered in 1948. Arun lived with his grandfather for many years and relates personal anecdotes from that time. He captured his grandfather’s ideas in a well-respected book (“The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi”) and draws comparisons between India’s recent history and its current predicament.

The Indian academic and globalization critic Vandana Shiva sees a vast chasm between Gandhi’s ideals and the modern reality. Her stance is unequivocal: civil disobedience is necessary to this day.

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8 nov. 2009

In this final episode, Mishal Husain (Pakistani origin) explores the dramatic last years of Gandhi’s life, which culminated in his death by an assassin’s bullet. She gets to the bottom of an enduring mystery – why is Gandhi revered as Father of the Nation, when India turned its back on Gandhi’s blueprint for the country? In the final episode, Mishal retraces Gandhi’s visit to England in 1931 and uncovers evidence that Gandhi may have unwittingly contributed to the eventual partition of India. Newsreel footage from the time captures Gandhi meeting the people of Lancashire and London’s East End, and Tony Benn recalls meeting him as a six-year-old boy. Sixteen years later India is free, but by then Gandhi is a broken man: sidelined from the centre of power and devastated by partition and the horrific violence that independence brings. But it is Gandhi’s darkest hour that finally brings his greatest triumph. This documentary is telecasted in BBC around Gandhi Jayanthi year 2009. It’s one of the best and reasonable effort to find imperfection in Gandhi.

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21 nov. 2007

 
A documentary on Gandhi’s early life.

35 The Assassination Of Gandhi: His Final Years | Gandhi’s Gift | Parable

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19 nov. 2021

The final years of Mahatma Gandhi are some of the most remarkable years of Indian history. How did the Master of Nonviolence meet a tragically violent end? Amidst terrible violence between Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, he led masses in nonviolent marches. Gandhi now walks alone for unity and peace at the end of his life, on the brink of attaining his lifelong goal of independence from the British. This is the story of the dramatic final years of The Great Soul, Mahatma Gandhi.

36 BBC Documentary – In Search of Gandhi

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12 apr. 2013

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37 Top 10 Inspiring Gandhi Quotes

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12 jul. 2014

Presenting Top 10 Most Inspiring Quotes from Gandhi

38 Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi By Great Personalities of His Time

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29 sep. 2015

Great men and eminent men have monuments in bronze and marble set up for them, but this man of divine fire managed in his life-time to become enmeshed in millions and millions of hearts so that all of us became somewhat of the stuff that he was made of, though to an infinitely lesser degree. He spread out over India not in places only, or in select places, or in assemblies, but in every hamlet and hurt of the lowly and those who suffer. He lives in the hearts of millions of and he will live for immortal ages.

39 Barack Obama Deeply Influenced By Mahatma Gandhi

24 jan. 2015

It was his dream that saw American break down walls of racial prejudice. Americans of colour finally stood shoulder to shoulder with others. Many years later it was that dream that saw a man of colour run for Presidency and win. Barack Obama had made history.Martin Luther King had fought a long hard battle to ensure integration of the African American community into the mainstream-his inspiration Mahatma Gandhi.Obama himself is deeply influenced by both Martin Luther and Gandhi-and when in India he will be paying homage to the father of the nation at Rajghat.

40 Gandhi (1982) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

41 Mohandas Gandhi: A Catalyst for Change

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27 nov. 2018

42 The Making of GANDHI

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An interesting archival video depicting the making of Gandhi by the late director Richard Attenborough. The video shows Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen and other actors talk about the creativity and intelligence of Richard Attenborough that inspired him to create such a magnificent piece of art that bagged 8 Academy Awards in 1983

43 Gandhi – India’s Great Soul Documentary

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