Popular drama films are having a renaissance because we are hungry for authenticity. In a world of green screens and franchise continuations, watching a human being actually feel an emotion is revolutionary.
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Directed by Steve McQueen, this historical drama is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s. The film features an all-star cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, and Lupita Nyong'o. won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
According to resources like the University of Kentucky and Dickinson College , professional reviews by critics like the legendary Roger Ebert typically include: