This weekend on Episode 190, we will be discussing Nate Parker’s Birth of A Nation, which retells the story of Nat Turner who orchestrated an uprising in the 1830’s. Despite the external controversy surrounding Parker, the film itself looks like a gripping experience that will parallel a lot of our current cultural debates. The topic of slavery is an uncomfortable subject for some audiences, but it’s an important part of U.S. history that’s worth exploring on the big screen. 12 Years A Slave was a great film that won Best Picture at the Oscars for a reason. There have been many great films over the years depicting slavery, and it was our inspiration for our poll this week.
What is the best movie about, or featuring, slavery? Vote now!
