The Passion of Platt

Rating: 1/10 (13 November 2014)

As a former northerner I knew something was amiss at the get go in this film. Have you ever been to Philadelphia, recently? The Saratoga News clips mentioned in other reviews cite such a dramatically different account of this main characters plight as to almost be seen as terrorism. The incite to riot appears to be the main goal of this film and I found it appalling. With every scene, a white southerner, and don't forget to include those evil women as well this time around, was grimacing with delight to defile, defeat, and attempt to kill their chattel. Does that make any sense when you want productivity?
I thought "Gone With the Wind" was racist and after watching this horror film, I redefined the term. It is completely irresponsible for the Producers to have funded this effort. The "Passion of Christ" I could only watch using the option for the blind captions. But I found I did not have the stomach to complete this even worse aberration of film. The music of dread, scary drumbeats, and overall cruelty were incessant undertones to further complete the torture saga.
I pray the truth about this man's account comes to bear and that those so affected to further indemnify the South will balance their views with more accuracy. I am horrified this film was an award winning, highly acclaimed manipulation of history to exploit for profit.
Slavery is alive and well today and is a serious threatening global issue. Perhaps this debate will highlight a topic for the next award winning effort.
God Bless!