The Patriot, a story that takes place during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), raised leading actor Mel Gibson's popularity and promoted the myth of individualistic heroism.
Such cadres and leaders must be free from selfishness, from individualistic heroism, ostentation, sloth, passivity, and sectarian arrogance, and they must be selfless national and class heroes; such are the qualities and the style of work demanded of the members, cadres and leaders of our Party.
