The African-American culture has been slandered and ignored. We have become something less than what we should be. The film that snagged many awards and nominations created a colorful picture for audiences that wanted to absorb the brutal history of the past. ‘12 Years A Slave’ was a closed book meant to be opened. The gender roles are not surprising. Solomon was a masculine man with powerful qualities. When he was a free man, he was a husband and successful guy with children. When he was drugged and dragged into slavery, he felt as if his power was gone. He wasn’t the man of the household anymore, and that made him do anything to survive. Many of the men wanted to return home; they wanted to see their kids and spouses again. Northup worked
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Northup, for example, would do anything to see his family. He would defend and protect. Male slaves were not given much power to protect their families. When they were separated and bought it was difficult for husbands or fathers to return. Slaves would do whatever it takes to help a woman and a child out. They are willing to risk their lives, but it is tough for the men to help when they were trapped themselves. “Sometimes, you have to beat it from them.” (IMDB). This is what Mistress Epps exclaimed when she beat Patsey. There was nothing the men or anyone could do; they would all mostly watch. If any attacks on the masters were made then punishment would be death. The only thing the slaves could do is come up with a strategic plan to escape. They could not stop getting beaten, but they were able to form strategies to escape those living conditions and become …show more content…
There are so many ways people may interpret this movie. Some people do not prefer these historical movies because it shows a brutal and uncensored mistake of the past. I personally understand the views many people have on ‘12 Years A Slave’. The movie is explicit and doesn’t make me too proud. The overall tone of the film is depressing. It brings me back to a place I have never been, but it feels like I have. It gives me insight on my southern families past and helps me visualize the events that occurred in our
Northup, for example, would do anything to see his family. He would defend and protect. Male slaves were not given much power to protect their families. When they were separated and bought it was difficult for husbands or fathers to return. Slaves would do whatever it takes to help a woman and a child out. They are willing to risk their lives, but it is tough for the men to help when they were trapped themselves. “Sometimes, you have to beat it from them.” (IMDB). This is what Mistress Epps exclaimed when she beat Patsey. There was nothing the men or anyone could do; they would all mostly watch. If any attacks on the masters were made then punishment would be death. The only thing the slaves could do is come up with a strategic plan to escape. They could not stop getting beaten, but they were able to form strategies to escape those living conditions and become …show more content…
There are so many ways people may interpret this movie. Some people do not prefer these historical movies because it shows a brutal and uncensored mistake of the past. I personally understand the views many people have on ‘12 Years A Slave’. The movie is explicit and doesn’t make me too proud. The overall tone of the film is depressing. It brings me back to a place I have never been, but it feels like I have. It gives me insight on my southern families past and helps me visualize the events that occurred in our