JOURNAL ARTICLE

12 YEARS A SLAVE.

  • Published In: All About History, 2024, n. 139. P. 81 1 of 2

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses the film "12 Years a Slave" and its accuracy in portraying the events described in the book by Solomon Northup. It highlights several instances where the film deviates from the book, such as the portrayal of Northup's first master and the introduction of an abolitionist character. However, it concludes that the film largely sticks to the source material and does not require embellishment, as the true events are already horrific enough. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2024/02, Issue 139, p81
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:174907217
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