Based on a true story, 12 Years a Slave tells the story of Solomon Northup, a freedman living in upstate New York before the start of the Civil War. He is abducted and sold into slavery, where he ends up at the plantation of a cruel master. After meeting an abolitionist in his twelfth year of captivity, he begins to think about his escape. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 12 Years a Slave
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Film Friday: The Secret Life of Bees
Based on the best selling novel, The Secret Life of Bees stars Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Paul Bettany. Fourteen-year-old Lily Owens is growing up in South Carolina in the 1960s without a mother. To escape her father's wrath, she flees home with Rosaleen, her black caregiver, in tow. They stop in a small town where they meet the Boatwright … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Secret Life of Bees
Film Friday: October Sky
Based on the book by the same name, October Sky tells of Homer Hickam and his friends who dream of space in a small coal-mining town. Against his stern father's wishes, Homer learns about rockets. Their dreams and an inspiring teacher eventually get them out of West Virginia and on to the national science fair. The movie stars a young Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, and Laura … [Read more...] about Film Friday: October Sky
Film Friday: The Client
Based on the bestselling John Grisham novel, The Client tells of a young man who witnesses the suicide of a mafia lawyer. The district attorney tries to use him to bring down the mob, while his lawyer will go to great lengths to protect him. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, and the late Brad Renfro. Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, and William H. Macy play … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Client
Film Friday: To Kill a Mockingbird
Based on Harper Lee's award-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a single father and lawyer living in the Depression-era South with his children Scout and Jem. Atticus defends a black man against rape charges, bringing out the true nature of a small town, and teaches his children about prejudice. Filmed In: Monroeville, Alabama; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: To Kill a Mockingbird
