Truth about America's original sin

Rating: 8/10 (14 August 2014)

Driven by the best performances of the year, bold directing, and a compelling true story that reminds us of our nation's shameful, inhumane past, it is a film destined to enjoy a reputation as one of the greatest films ever produced about slavery. Every scene of 12 Years a Slave, and almost every shot, conveys some penetrating truth about America's original sin. There are no false pretenses or unnecessary charging, instead, there is patience and time. The moments of suspension often become the biggest delight. It's interesting because this is a true story and he went through all this and presumably it's even more horrific than we see in the film because the film itself is confronting enough.