We all want diverting movies that are not unintelligent. I enjoyed “Belle,” the 2013 mainstream film based on the 18th Century life of the mixed-race daughter of the Royal Navy Captain whose family resided at Kenwood on Hampstead Heath. Heiress Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is raised to know her limited place at the table of aristocrats. “Belle” features an impressive cast, thoughtful performances, and lush period settings. The tumultuous romances of both Dido and her sister/cousin are impacted by the clash between class and race. In the end, we witness the first judicial victory of the slavery abolition movement.
Sounds GREAT
Posted by: Sheila Parks | 26 December 2020 at 12:42