This powerful film tells the life and times of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was a leader of the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India during the first half of the 20th century.

Known throughout the world as Mahatma Gandhi (“great soul”), he continues to be one of the most influential and inspirational leaders in history. His advocacy of non-violence began in South Africa where he encountered personally the discrimination against Indians. This awakened his sense of social injustice and kindled the fires of his social activism. He was successful in shedding light on the growing problem of discrimination towards Indians is South Africa.

Upon his return to his native India, he was welcomed like something of a National hero and was urged to take up the fight against British Imperial rule in the country. Despite numerous setbacks (he was imprisoned several times) India gained it’s independence from colonial rule in 1947.

This biographical epic continues to resonate and inspire as the Winner of the 1982 Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and  Best Actor. Starring Ben Kingsley and directed by Richard Attenborough.

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