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Braveheart | Great Movie But How True Was the Story?

Braveheart, the 1995 award-winning epic war film is home to one of the most recognizable quotes of all time. Mel Gibson's iconic line, "they may take away our lives but they'll never take our freedom!" might ring a bell. However, the film is chock full of historical inaccuracies about the Scottish rebels and resistance against the English including timelines, actual characters, and a number of other details. Today, we take a deeper dive into the true story behind Braveheart.

English
  • Originally Aired December 13, 2018
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Created July 4, 2023 by
    josh42
  • Modified July 4, 2023 by
    josh42