I inferred you are referring to the 2000 movie entitled "The Patriots".
Explanation:
Occam, being an African-American was an enslaved man. Thus, he was acting in behalf of his master when he fought.
The Holy Land of the Muslim region is considered to be Israel.
The modern State of Israel, the Palestinian territories, western Jordan, and parts of southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria. It is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
In both situations people will only do whats best for them and not think of how the society benefits from situations only how they themself benefits.
