The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Watch this clip to see what happens as Spartacus and his motley crew face their antagonists in a final showdown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKCmyiljKo0
Each man, by standing up, chose death. But the loyalty of Spartacus’s army was not to Spartacus the man. Their loyalty was to a shared vision which Spartacus had inspired – the idea that they could be free men. This vision was so compelling that no man could bear to give it up and return to slavery. (Peter Senge's reflections)
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