I think, Kat, for the most part, the Brits looked upon those they colonized
as inferior culturally (the great white father syndrome). That was what
Gandhi used against them.

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The music is fabulous and I didn't find the singng and dancing jarring.  The
only beef I had with the film was that for the most part, the British are
portrayed as brutish prejudiced and without any consideration for their
Indian subjects.  Of course as I have never studied British colonial policy
and governance in India, I can't say if this was generally the case or not.
I think it's time I did some reading up on the subject.

In any case, I love the film and highly recommend it. :)

Kat