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Have fun in the Caribbean, confront the slave trade and
share modern African experiences as part of a season of films selected for
Black History Month.
To find out more about Black History Month
in Bedfordshire Libraries click here
Amistad
The Spanish ship Amistad is a slave carrier in 1830's. When captured the audience experiences the horror of watery deaths and the subsequent court room dramas as murder cases are brought against the surviving slaves. This Spielberg film brings to life what happened to so many slaves.
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Antwone Fisher
Fighting in the U.S. Navy is not a good idea, so after too many fist fights, sailor Antwone Fisher is put into therapy. Here he confronts the demons of his past life and the audience follow his struggles to remake his world and move on. Derek Luke manages the moods swings excellently, well supported by Denzel Washington.
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Hotel Rwanda
Share the horror of the Hutu and Tutsis uprisings in Rwanda and one man's mission to offer shelter in his hotel to many people fleeing from the massacres. This powerful political drama, based on a true story is given strength by Don Cheadle playing the hero.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Enjoy this roller coaster adventure Disney film, a spin off from the cartoons and computer games. Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow leads a cast of swashbuckling colourful pirates, including characters played by Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
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Page last updated: 4th October 2006
