Historical films have often been criticized by scholars and journalists as inaccurate depictions of the past. Yet there is no denying that blockbuster historical films are increasingly influencing our understanding of historical figures and events thanks to the accessibility of the medium. The producers of these films often take liberties with the facts to tell a more dramatic, engaging and entertaining story. They have a basis in truth but are greatly influenced by the writers' and directors' desire to envelop the audience in the story and entertain them. They focus the viewer's visual and auditory senses on the subject being studied, creating a stimulating and powerful impact on the viewer, thereby arousing their interest. Popular films have undoubtedly increased interest in history and many historical feature films contain very specific information about the time period in which the film is set and describe the events that took place in vivid detail; something no manual can achieve. For this reason, historical films are extremely valuable because they open up the past to the masses. The Patriot (2000) is a dramatic and affectionate film depicting a determined man's quest to defeat British forces during the Revolutionary War with the help of his local militia. According to historian David Horowitz, The Patriot, he writes, "brings together the elements of the national myth into a powerful tribute to liberty and to the American colonists who gave their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to its cause." At the beginning of the film, the audience discovers Benjamin Martin, played by Mel Gibson, an ordinary American who wants to remain neutral. Martin, a South Carolina lawmaker, welcomes the news of the Declarati...... middle of paper ...... orally appropriate," according to Miller. Moreover, in reality, Proctor was a victim of the rivalries The Crucible is able to show audiences life in the Puritan colonial period better than any other historical source, making the story accessible to anyone who wants to know more about this period. past have invaded the classroom in recent years. Their historical value or not will be the subject of debate among historians in the years to come. ; act as advisors on film, drama and documentary projects Cinema creates a historical world that writing cannot compete with, at least in terms of popularity, which makes it valuable because it opens up history. to all those who are interested in it; whether in education or not.