12 years a slave

This is another slavery based movie! this is a someone true experience being brought to life. This make it a more emotional movie as you connect with the injustices. This film definitely creates weeping moments, there were times I had to look away or brave myself for what was to come.
This is a good film starring Brad Pitt, Lupita Nyong'o, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender.12 years a slave is a well produced movie which sensitively deal with the topic of slavery, family separations etc . Whilst still depicting the realities of slavery and all it's ills. Recommended but bring those tissues along with you. 


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