Sentences with phrase «subject of slavery»

Some films quite rightly have awards glory etched into their DNA, and when the admirably uncompromising Steve McQueen announced that his next project, focussing on the subject of slavery, would feature that cast, only a fool would have bet against it collecting armfuls of prizes.

Other than a black housemaid born into slavery and an army cook who longs for the freedom of his family, the subject of slavery is usually skirted.

To confront the subject of slavery in the most brutal uncompromising manner, McQueen and screenwriter John Ridley have drawn from the memoir of Solomon Northup, a New York - born musician kidnapped in 1841 and enslaved for twelve years before being freed.

Pinkney's realistic, full - color illustrations help put a human face on the subject of slavery.

Although I Was Born a Slave: The Story of Harriet Jacobs contains some material that is too disturbing for younger children, Harriet Jacobs's moving story can help put a human face on the subject of slavery for middle school students.

Curtis» rare combination of humor, suspense, and emotional depth approaches the subject of slavery obliquely at first but gradually leads Elijah to the human tragedy at its core.

I thought it would be interesting to explore the subject of slavery in Massively Overthinking now that Conan is back in the headlines (and getting good reviews).

In this 21st - century era of so - called post-Black art, some of the most acclaimed and innovative Black contemporary artists practicing today continue to revisit the subject of slavery in their work.