Have you seen it? There are reviews all over the 'net. Usually I stay to watch the credits, but I had to get out of the theater as soon as the film ended so that I wouldn't start bawling in front of everybody. Very difficult film.

Rice sports matters seem inconsequential at the moment. I'm sure I will get over it in a few days.

(11-02-2013 10:00 PM)Caelligh Wrote:  Have you seen it? There are reviews all over the 'net. Usually I stay to watch the credits, but I had to get out of the theater as soon as the film ended so that I wouldn't start bawling in front of everybody. Very difficult film.

Rice sports matters seem inconsequential at the moment. I'm sure I will get over it in a few days.

I saw it a week ago. The reunion scene is enough to draw tears from a stone.

I'm surprised he wasn't killed Could have happened at several points in his bondage. I think I'll read the book.

Narrative of the Seizure and Recovery of Solomon Northrup

The original NYT story from 1853 was in the news because it contained a typo in the name "Northup."