“Love to my country actuates my present conduct, however inconsistent to the world, who very seldom judge right by any man’s actions.”
— Benedict Arnold
Synopsis
Benedict Arnold is considered one of the most notorious traitors in American history. But new facts and never before presented material illuminate his heroic contributions to the American Revolution and provide deeper insights into the reasons for his later change of allegiance back to Britain. Through Arnold’s wartime experiences, we see the political and personal upheavals that shaped the country’s founding.
For the crucial first three years of the Revolution, Arnold’s battlefield heroics foil British invasions. Then his idealism is shattered by self-serving political and military leaders. He feels betrayed by the cause he had joined for the principles of an egalitarian society. Instead, he encountered an arbitrary system of power, personal favoritism and cronyism. He had lived up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence while others had not. He concludes the Revolution had taken a bad turn and Americans would be better off under British rule.
Acclaimed actor, Martin Sheen narrates this cinematic documentary featuring exciting recreations of major land and naval battles.
