12 Years a slave

I rather think you're missing the point, K. Whatever you think of the historical accuracy of the film, millions went to watch it and in that sense it did exactly what it set out to do - raise awareness of this abhorrent practice which still exists in so much of the world today.

Now can you imagine a film of the sort you're suggesting filling cinemas worldwide ( or even being allowed to be screened in many countries) ?

The film set out to raise awareness of slavery and there can be no doubt that it did that far more effectively than any true life documentary would have done. 

I suppose the facts of the horrors of Slavery  are a bit too brutal for some to want to see.  So they turn to watchimg pretty pretty romantic versions of the story which conveniently miss out the horrors those poor people had to endure.

The makers of this film missed a great opportunity of reminding the world of the dreadful  misery and brutality of slavery , (an activity which is still going on today)  Perhaps if film makers stopped hiding the real truth,  something might be done to fight this horrible activity. 

Some might say, if you dont like the film - dont watch it. This was  precisely my reaction so I switched channels.

K

that's extremely presumptuous and a tad sensationalist not to say arguementative. Ask what was the purpose of the film! It's hard to make a film about personal relationships in a time when racism was accepted and suppression part of society and part of the law. The purportrators at that time thought they were right and God blessed in their actions so the film reflected that stance, it would have been wrong to give a false impression of those times and the beliefs held, evil though many of us believe them to be!

 

Write your comments here...Micky, with respect I cannot agree with you on this subject.

My view was as stated. It was a poor film . Which failed miserably to convey the horrors of slavery.

I appreciate that others found it interesting as a love story.

People are different and I dont think it is in any way wrong to not enjoy a film and say so.

K

"I appreciate that others found it interesting as a love story."

K - as I said earlier on, everyone is entitled to their opinion of this (or any other film); you clearly didn't enjoy the part you saw of it and I realise you like to be provocative, but to be honest that particular statement strikes me as the height of absurdity - obviously IMHO!