Peter (Enslaved Man)

This was Will Smith’s best character work. I generally find films set in the times of slavery to be distasteful. This film was inspiring. As a descendant, it’s hard not to see myself in the depiction of my ancestors. This is 1863. 160 years ago. A few generations removed but in the grand scheme, this was yesterday. We were enslaved people yesterday. Antoine Fuqua is a great director. I wish more people understood the impact of the Haitian revolution on slavery in America.