An agoraphobic woman notices a strange hole growing in a wall of her home as she fights off a growing illness.
This is not a slavery story, it is a freedom story. The viewers only see Harriet as a slave for the first few minutes of the film. To me, it felt like watching the origin story of a superhero…which is both good and bad.
Typically in film, characters suffering from mental illness are used as plot devices or exaggerated for comedy. 'The House that Jack Built's representation exceeds in accuracy and realism of OCD.
Only time will tell what this new Black Panther and movie will show us with all of the old and new elements of the superhero craft integrated.
How closely should film adaptations follow their source material? Let's take a deep dive into "Norma Rae", and find out.
Avatar: The Last Airbender's success fifteen years after its premiere proves the enduring power of its storytelling. But it's more than just a quality show.
