Thursday, March 13, 2014

John Malveaux: 'Belle' is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral

Belle Film Trailer (YouTube.com)

John Malveaux of www.MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Director: Amma Asante
Writers: Misan Sagay

Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sara Gadon, Penelope Wilton, Miranda Richardson, Tom Felton, Sam Reid, Matthew Goode
 

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