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FILM REVIEW:12 years a slave

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 12 YEARS A SLAVE Drama film 2013 “12 Years a Slave” is a 2013 American historical drama film directed by Steve McQueen, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, and Lupita Nyong'o. The film is an adaptation of the 1853 memoir “Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the antebellum United States. The movie is a powerful and emotionally charged exploration of the horrors of slavery, and its impact on human lives. 1853 memoir “Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup The film begins with the introduction of Solomon Northup, a talented musician and a family man living in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1841. One day, he is approached by two white men who offer him a job as a musician,  and after a night of drinking, he wakes up in chains and is sold into slavery. He is taken to Louisiana, where he is bought by a cruel and sadistic slave owner, Edwin Epps, and his wife, Mistress Epps. Solomon's life is now a never-...

FILM REVIEW: CODA

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 CODA Comedy-Drama film 2021 CODA is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Sian Heder.It is a heartwarming and poignant film that follows the story of a deaf family and their hearing daughter, Ruby, who dreams of pursuing a career in music.  Franks family The film opens with Ruby (played by Emilia Jones) helping her father, Frank (played by Troy Kotsur), and her mother, Jackie (played by Marlee Matlin), run their fishing business in a small town in Massachusetts. As the only hearing member of the family, Ruby serves as their interpreter, bridging the communication gap between her family and the hearing world. Ruby's life revolves around her family, and she feels torn between her desire to help them and her dream of becoming a singer. Ruby When Ruby joins her high school choir, she discovers a passion for singing that she never knew she had. Her choir teacher, Bernardo (played by Eugenio Derbez), recognizes her talent and encourages her to purs...

FILM REVIEW: NOMADLAND

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 NOMADLAND DRAMA FILM, 2020 "Nomadland" is an film directed by ChloĆ© Zhao. The story follows a woman named Fern (McDormand) who, after losing everything in the economic recession, decides to travel across the American West in a van and live as a modern-day nomad. The film is a beautiful and emotional journey that explores the idea of home, community, and the American dream. Fern The film opens with Fern, working at a factory in the small town of Empire, Nevada. The town has been abandoned due to the economic recession, and Fern loses her job and her home. She decides to sell most of her possessions and buys a van to live in. Fern then joins a community of modern-day nomads who also live in their vehicles and travel from place to place in search of work. Empire, Nevada00 Throughout the film, Fern travels through the American West, taking on temporary jobs such as working at an Amazon fulfillment center during the holiday season, cleaning restrooms at a national park, and coo...

FILM REVIEW: NAIROBI HALF LIFE

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NAIROBI HALF LIFE                                                                                   DRAMA FILM , 2012 Nairobi Half Life" is a Kenyan drama film that was directed by David "Tosh" Gitonga and produced by One Fine Day Films in collaboration with Ginger Ink Productions, 2012.The story follows a young aspiring actor named Mwas, played by Joseph Wairimu. He leaves his village to pursue his dreams in Nairobi, but he soon discovers the harsh reality of life in the city.  Nairobi city The film begins with Mwas arriving in Nairobi and immediately falling victim to the city's rampant crime. He is robbed of his possessions, including his clothes, and left with nothing. Mwas ( robbed)  He quickly realizes that Nairobi is not the city of dreams that he had imagined, an...

FILM REVIEW: Drishyam

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DRISHYAM  Thriller film, 2015 Drishyam is a  Indian thriller film directed by Nishikant Kamat. The film's story revolves around a cable operator named Vijay Salgaonkar (played by Ajay Devgn), who lives with his wife (played by Shriya Saran) and two daughters in a small village in Goa. Vijay's life takes a dramatic turn when his family becomes embroiled in a crime, and is a thrilling tale  for he could  stop at nothing to protect his family  from the law and and create a false alibi.  The film is divided into two section, Drishyam 1, 2015  and Drishyam 2, 2022. the film was first produced in   in 2013  in  malayala. Vijay family  Vijay's daughter, Anju, accidentally kills a young man who was trying to sexually assault her. Fearing the consequences of their actions, Vijay and his family dispose of the body and attempt to cover up the crime. However, things take a turn for the worse when the young man's mother, a powerfu...