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.
1
My Second Niece
Themes: Acceptance, Judging, Meanness, Prejudice
2
Don't you care what people say?
Themes: Acceptance, Dating, Prejudice
4
Man believes law makes world better place
Themes: Fairness, God's Word, Impartiality, Law, Laws, Sin
5
Lonely black woman longs to wipe color from skin
Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Prejudice, Outward Appearance, Racism, Self-Image
6
Man disgusted that slaves are considered human cargo
Themes: Impartiality, Injustice, Slavery
7
Lawyer argues laws should promote morality
Themes: Abortion, Fairness, Government, Impartiality, Laws, Sin