Truly unforgettable

Rating: 10/10 (22 April 2015)

One of the best movies that I never want to see again. It moved me deeply. As a descendant of enslaved Africans, this film made me feel a deeper sense of pride in my ancestry, and a stronger conviction in the belief that every person plays a role in the world's injustices.
The direction was excellent, and the performances were outstanding. In particular, Lupita Nyong'o portrayed her character with a sophisticated balance of delicate vulnerability and resolute strength that I have never seen before in a film. She made the viewer feel her plight and her determination to withstand it with dignity until she was no longer able to do so. Her role characterized the lives of dozens of enslaved women who survived despite it all.