The family takes refuge on Saint Helena island, South Carolina, which is in proximity of the resort community of Hilton Head island. It was, as described by Benjamin, an island occupied by slaves (some freed, but not the majority) and other groups that came to be known collectively as the Gullah. Having strong African roots, it developed its own language, which is a form of Creole. It was originally given the name Saint Elena by the Spanish in the 16th century and was the capital of the Spanish territory of Florida. It later was taken by the French and then the British.Resembling the low, rice-growing lands of west Africa, it saw the arrival of many slaves that were brought there after being captured in what is now Sierra Leone. It is surrounded by marshland particularly around the southern end and, with several virtually interlocking islands being to the east, it only has exposure to the Atlantic at the north and south ends. The location depicted in the film, while being geographically inaccurate, is near the southern end of the island on the eastern shore.Benjamin describes it as being, "right under the British noses." It did not provide much of a strategic benefit and would not have a British presence. Even so, the family would not have been difficult to find, which makes the use of it more of a narrative convenience than a practicality.
Movies like The Patriot (movies similar to The Patriot)
-
The Jungle Book 2 2003
Mowgli missing the jungle and his old friends runs away from the man village unaware of the danger hes in by going back to the wild.
The Jungle Book 2 features stylized, feel good, exciting, entertaining and dark drama style.
-
Storks 2016
Storks deliver babiesor at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior the companys top delivery stork is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine producing an ...
Storks features entertaining, feel good, computer animated, touching and colorful style.
-
The AristoCats 1970
When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children -- Bonfamilles prize family of domesticated house cats -- the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the heirs leaving them out on a country road. All seems ...
The AristoCats features fairy tale, entertaining, sweet, feel good and humorous style.
-
The Rescuers 1977
What can two little mice possibly do to save an orphan girl whos fallen into evil hands With a little cooperation and faith in oneself anything is possible As members of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society Bernard and Miss ...
The Rescuers features light, touching, feel good, colorful and semi serious style.
-
The Secret Life of Pets 2016
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
The Secret Life of Pets features light, entertaining, funny, humorous and computer animated style.
Movies like The Patriot (movies similar to The Patriot)
Movies like The Patriot (movies similar to The Patriot)
Movies like The Patriot (movies similar to The Patriot)
Movies like The Patriot (movies similar to The Patriot)
Movies like The Patriot (movies similar to The Patriot)
Make a Post or Browse
Recently added
© DiscussIMDB, All rights reserved. DiscussIMDB is not affiliated with IMDb