News The power of a name: How a campy alien film became a national ‘Independence Day’ tradition July 3, 2023July 4, 2023Eric Lagatta, USA TODAYComments Off on The power of a name: How a campy alien film became a national ‘Independence Day’ tradition "Independence Day," the 1996 classic starring Will Smith, has became a Fourth of July staple. Here's how the film's title elevated its cultural status