Elizabeth's Pirates
Elizabeth I's reign is examined through the lens of her era's explorers, revealing their actions as self-serving piracy rather than civilizing missions.
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Elizabeth I's reign is examined through the lens of her era's explorers, revealing their actions as self-serving piracy rather than civilizing missions.
Synopsis
Elizabeth I led England during the age of exploration. In this documentary, the narrative shifts from the traditional view of heroic Elizabethan figures to their roles as ruthless pirates. The film contends these founders of the British Empire operated with selfish motives. Their actions involved theft and violence aimed at personal gain. This perspective challenges the notion of them as civilizers of the world. Running time is 76 minutes. Released in 2001.
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