Tag Archives: slave

The Eagle (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In Roman Britain, a young soldier is on a quest to honor his father’s memory by finding the golden eagle from his legion. Starring Channing Tatum, István Göz, and Bence Gerö. Sometimes I consider a good film one that I … Continue reading →

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Black Fox: The Price of Peace (1995) Rated NR

Posted on June 2, 2023 by laurarachel4

In 1860s Texas, an abused wife falls in love with a Kiowa chief. Her abusive husband sends out a hunting party to get her back. Starring Christopher Reeve, Raoul Max Trujillo, and Tony Todd. I don’t know why this film … Continue reading →

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Tha God’s Honest Truth with Lenard ‘Charlamagne’ McKelvey (ComedyCentral) Rated NR

Posted on September 29, 2021 by laurarachel4

Charlamagne Tha God takes on social issues in sketches and social experiments in this half-hour talk show. Starring Charlamagne Tha God. I’m going to say it, Charlamagne is a racist. I know he’ll call me a racist for saying that, … Continue reading →

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The Good Lord Bird (2020) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 31, 2020 by laurarachel4

The abolitionist John Brown takes an enslaved boy as a member of his family, who becomes a witness at the raid of Harpers’ Ferry. Based on the book by James McBride. Starring Ethan Hawke, Joshua Caleb Johnson, and Beau Knapp. … Continue reading →

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Ben-Hur (1959) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 25, 2019 by laurarachel4

A Jewish prince is sent into slavery by a Roman friend; once released, he comes back for revenge. Based on the book, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. Starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, and Haya Harareet. This … Continue reading →

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Pompeii (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 3, 2019 by laurarachel4

A slave turned gladiator must save his love, who is betrothed to a Roman Senator, as Mount Vesuvius erupts. Starring Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Emily Browning. This is one of those films with a “great” love story surrounded by … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) Rated NR

Posted on October 30, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The 1851 story of boy and his friend, a runaway slave, as they sail down the Mississippi in search of freedom and adventure. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Tony Randall, Archie Moore, Eddie Hodges. This film doesn’t do the book … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1984) Rated NR

Posted on October 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A teenage boy and his friend, a runaway slave, sail down the Mississippi. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Simon Hinton, Alistair Duncan, Barbara Frawley This is a compact version of the story of Huckleberry Finn. it eliminates the controversial aspects … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) Rated PG

Posted on October 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Young Huck Finn yearns for adventure, he leaves his home with a runaway slave Jim to head down the Mississippi to free states. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Elijah Wood, Courtney B. Vance, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Robards, Ron Perlman, Anne Heche This … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) Rated G

Posted on October 18, 2017 by laurarachel4

Huckleberry Finn hates the confines of  civilization, so he and a slave named Jim sail a raft down the Mississippi River. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Mickey Rooney, Walter Connolly, William Frawley, Rex Ingram. This is one of the most excellent … Continue reading →

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