Belle
PG, 2014, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director:
Amma Asante
Starring:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sarah Gadon, Penelope Wilton, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson
Plot:
Inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle the story centers around the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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Family welcome mixed-race niece
Themes: Acceptance, Culture, Family Heritage, Impartiality, Racism
2
You can't dine with us
Themes: Confusion, Cruelty, Culture, Discrimination, Racism
3
Let me help with your hair
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Helping Others, Kindness, Women
4
Mixed-race niece rejected by relatives
Themes: Acceptance, Judging, Meanness, Prejudice
5
An unwanted maid
Themes: Culture, Discrimination, Gender Roles, Prejudice, Women
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Uniquely blessed with freedom
Themes: Unique, Freedom, Gender Roles, Impartiality, Racism
8
Don't you care what people say?
Themes: Acceptance, Dating, Prejudice
9
Better acquainted with kindness
Themes: Culture, Gender Roles, Marriage, Relatives
11
Woman questions biracial and aristocratic society
Themes: Culture, Discontentment, Racism, Slavery
13
Law makes world better place
Themes: Fairness, God's Word, Impartiality, Law, Laws, Sin
14
Black woman longs to wipe color from skin
Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Prejudice, Outward Appearance, Racism, Self-Image
15
Man disgusted slaves are "human cargo"
Themes: Impartiality, Injustice, Slavery
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Laws should promote morality
Themes: Abortion, Fairness, Government, Impartiality, Laws, Sin