Everything from the cinematic effects, scenes through the swamp and the relationship between the runner and the hunter create for a powerful film and one that is important in remembering this dark part of history. Will Smith and. Ben Foster are masterful in their roles. The scene by the campfire where Ben Foster recounts growing up as a child with a nanny slave, as well as the little girl who sees Peter and yells out runner show the deep rooted fear and entitlement to slaves as property.
The carnage of the war scenes is also important to remember as are the people that were lost fighting for ideals whether at the behest of their leaders or because they too believed in those ideals.
Understanding where we've come from is important if we are not to suffer the sins of the past and this film truly depicts. It's important to face the trauma of the past and this film does just that while still keeping a message of hope and love.
The carnage of the war scenes is also important to remember as are the people that were lost fighting for ideals whether at the behest of their leaders or because they too believed in those ideals.
Understanding where we've come from is important if we are not to suffer the sins of the past and this film truly depicts. It's important to face the trauma of the past and this film does just that while still keeping a message of hope and love.