12 Years A Slave

1. How does Steve McQueen attempt to "correct" previous screen representations of slavery?

2. Is William Ford somehow less culpable for slavery's sins than Eppes?

3. How does the film convey the idea that there is no escape from slavery? Consider the scenery and other film techniques.

4. Is this a happy ending?

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