Lycée- 12 years a slave

If you are looking for a film to watch, you really should go and see 12 years a slave, directed by Steve McQueen. This is the true story of Solomon Northup, who lived as a free man before being kidnapped and sold as a slave, and struggled to survive and regain freedom.

Here is all that you should know about the film  and the trailer:

A really powerful and moving film that won't let you untouched by the fate of black slaves in the USA, and will teach you more about that somber part of American history.
A must-see!

 

To finish, a scene to make you think and ponder about the power of singing and the birth of gospel songs among slave communities (you will completely grasp the meaning of this scene as you watch the whole film):