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as a well-known Indian peaceful protester who made a substantial impact in the early to mid-1900s. Director Richard Attenborough developed a film about the famous Indian leader titled "Gandhi". The film portrays a biography of Gandhi's life, highlighting how he was a normal human being who tried to find himself through soul searching while maintaining a friendly sense of humor. The film did a great job introducing the audience to a side of Gandhi that the audience wasn't aware of, such as how he influenced India through peaceful protests without losing hope. Although Gandhi was peaceful, his words had such force that they built his moral strength. The film presents Gandhi to audiences as an extraordinary leader who inspired change through non-violent means. He even addresses the Brigadier of the British Empire, stating that they are not wanted in India, saying: "Mr Kinnoch, please accept that there are no people on Earth who would not prefer their own bad government to the good government of an alien power" (IMDB , 1990). The Brigadier is shocked because in his mind India is 'British'. The irony of this statement is that Gandhi believes that India is nothing but India, and that if India were truly British, they would not be treated as true British citizens. He compares the treatment of the English to slavery, as seen when an old farmer turns to Gandhi for help because his crops cannot be sold. About ninety-five percent of India's population is engaged in agriculture. Many Indian citizens are part of the lower class; therefore, Gandhi joins the lower socioeconomic class to make a statement. The claim is that they should eliminate the caste system, a Hindu class structure that determines which part of the system an individual is stuck in for life based on their parentage. Gandhi wants to eliminate the system of the lowest castes, the untouchables, by acting as such himself. This is just part of his way of proving that everyone in India must unite if they want to make money. Gandhi is known for his spirit and symbolic movements. Every peaceful protest he leads leaves the British Empire stunned. Despite multiple arrests aimed at suppressing his protests, the Indian population stands by him. This powerful movement leaves the British with few options, as the Indian population clings to their leader, Gandhi, similar to how the British clings to the Queen. Although there are scenes in the film where Gandhi faces difficult situations, such as when he starves himself to stop the riots in India, he remains resolute. In one particular scene, a man named Nahari confesses to Gandhi that he killed a child. Gandhi responds with advice after thinking about it: "I know a way out of hell. Find a child, a child whose mother and father have been killed, and raise him as your own. Just make sure he is Muslim and that he you will breed." as one" (IMDB, 1990). This response shocks the audience, as Gandhi is known to be a man of peace and forgiveness, and this scene shows his ability to find a solution to even the most difficult problems.