Denounce dictatorship, greed, hate & intolerance defend liberty & human brotherhood.

This is Charlie Chaplin's final speech in his movie "The Great Dictator" (1940)
Think about it! It was made before the US entered WW2 and this movie was made before anyone knew what went on in the concentration camps.
( I still can't believe he gave this inspiring speech 71 years ago but glad I finally stumbled upon it.)
If you know anything about Chaplin then you know & can tell this is coming from his heart.
I've got a good Chaplin Playlist on my channel which you can (should) watch this whole movie & a few other great ones. The 5 movies I have in that list are a must watch before one dies.(The Great Dictator, The Kid, The Tramp, Modern Times and City Lights) (The latter is my 2nd favorite after T.G.D.)
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Here's some info about Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator"
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The Great Dictator (1940)
Chaplin's first talking picture, The Great Dictator (1940), was an act of defiance against Nazism. It was filmed and released in the United States one year before the U.S. entry into World War II. Chaplin played the role of "Adenoid Hynkel", Dictator of Tomainia, modelled on German dictator Adolf Hitler, who was only four days his junior and sported a similar moustache. The film also showcased comedian Jack Oakie as "Benzino Napaloni", dictator of Bacteria, a jab at Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

Paulette Goddard filmed with Chaplin again, depicting a woman in the ghetto. The film was seen as an act of courage in the political environment of the time, both for its ridicule of Nazism, for the portrayal of overt Jewish characters, and the depiction of their persecution. In addition to Hynkel, Chaplin also played a look-alike Jewish barber persecuted by the regime. The barber physically resembled the Tramp character.

At the conclusion, the two characters Chaplin portrayed swapped positions through a complex plot, and he dropped out of his comic character to address the audience directly in a speech denouncing dictatorship, greed, hate, and intolerance, in favour of liberty and human brotherhood.

The film was nominated for Academy awards for Best Picture (producer), Best Original Screenplay (writer) and Best Actor

Perhaps the best example of how forward thinking Chaplin was with this pre-World War II film that is as poignant as many holocaust films that were released decades later. He masterfully manages to portray the real-life tragedy with humor and pathos.
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About Charlie Chaplin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Chaplin

Filming The Great Dictator:
http://www.charliechaplin.com/en/filming/articles/13-Filming-The-Great-Dictator

Charlie's Top 8 movies ever made:
http://www.filmmisery.com/2009/06/the-top-8-charlie-chaplin-films-of-all-time...
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Thanks for watching & getting this far. Truly hope this speech of his had an impact on you like it did me.
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Truth, Peace & Love2ALL
SSArt98

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[ArizonaPublic]

wow...nice clip!...

[SSArt98]

@ArizonaPublic Thanks APC602!

Could you imagine how powerful it would be to hear a President give this speech now? (That is if Chaplin never gave it) Too bad we don't follow the words in this speech of his, I think it's the CHANGE the World needs.

Chaplin was a genius in many ways. Have you really ever watched any of his movies or read about his life? (amazing)

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Thanks again Brother!

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Truth, Peace & Love2U

SS

[babaloo42]

almost your last words. BEST CHOSEN FORWARD IVE EVER SEEN :O )

[SSArt98]

@babaloo42 I guess they could be my last words, at least on the internet.(Even though Charlie Chaplin was the Author of this I feel like his words are mine too or at least my thoughts)

Very glad you enjoyed and hoped it inspired you as it did me.

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Thanks again

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Truth, Peace & Love2U

SS

[goatgirl61]

love it glad you came across it too.

[SSArt98]

@goatgirl61 Thank You Very Much.

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Truth, Peace & Love2U

SS

[heroindog]

@SSArt98 a president would never come out with anything as honest as this. theyre all corrupt and drunk on power

[heroindog]

If it wasn't for Hitler, I would grow a toothbrush moustache. This scene should change peoples view on that faux-pas...

[Lintflas]

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