Tag Archives: slaves

Gone with the Wind (1939) Rated NR

Posted on May 7, 2021 by laurarachel4

  An affluent woman tries to uphold her lifestyle while the Civil War rages around her. Based on the book by Margaret Mitchell. Starring Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O’Neil, and Vivien Leigh. This film, to me, is still one of the … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: Divided We Stand (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on April 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

This miniseries looks at the life and journey of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Starring Sterling K. Brown, Conan O’Brien, and Anthony Carvello. I was a little bit nervous about how CNN was going to portray Pres. Lincoln. Will they … Continue reading →

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Underground (WGN) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 29, 2016 by laurarachel4

Underground follows a group of slaves as they take a 600-mile trek from Georgia to the North. Starring Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller, Christopher Meloni, Reed Diamond, Amirah Vann. I was surprised by how good this … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, July 14, 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG) After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a … Continue reading →

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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading →

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Belle (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A mixed race daughter of a navy admiral, was raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century England. Based on a true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle. Starring Matthew Goode, Lauren Julien-Box, Natasha Williams, Penelope Wilton, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, … Continue reading →

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Moses (1995)

Posted on November 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR An ordinary man called upon by God to do the impossible in this lovingly told production of the Old Testament story. When the Pharaoh of Egypt begins to tighten the noose on his Jewish slaves, Moses leads them … Continue reading →

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