The movie 300

Just saw this movie this weekend and I was delightfully surprised. There was some totaly unnecessary nudity, and the gore was a little over the top, but the main story was good. The story was based on a true story, at least as much as any hollywood story may be. What I found interesting was the driving force behind the Spartans. It was their freedom! Here were people who were willing to fight, and die, for their freedom, and most of us are to lazy to vote, or contact our officials. I thought this movie could be shown in a civics class to demonstrate how we should view the priveldge that we enjoy of freedom.