Something to Stand For

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Something to Stand For (2024) is a documentary film by Mike Rowe about heroes of historical events like the American Revolution, World War II, and the Civil rights movement.

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 80% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10. [1] An Epoch Times review describes it as an "uplifting perspective on American history" which "chronicles several lesser-known episodes in American history". The film "shares patriotically themed tales of heroism, sacrifice, and valor while offering an alternate perspective on key events and figures in the country's past." [2]


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References

  1. "Something to Stand For". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  2. "Something to Stand for with Mike Rowe Movie Review" . Retrieved August 22, 2024.