and a little dull in spots, but it’s important to remember that it’s a biopic. It’s worth it just to see the amazing temprament and selflessness of this man.

This is a LONG movie, but it is worth the time.

After Cinema Paradiso, it is only The Pianist and Gandhi which have evoked strong emotional reactions. The scene depicting the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh was heart-rending to say the least. It is surprsing and sad that the country and the world in general is so far removed from the incidents and principles that occured so recently that they are in living memory of many.

“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as him ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.” – Albert Einstein

“I think it would be a good idea!”

- Mahatma Gandhi in reply to a reporter’s question “What do you think of Western Civilization?”