Solomon Northup is a free black man living in the North. The film shows Northup as a caring husband and father. It is rare to witness Hollywood films portray the image of a Black man as compassionate, sensitive, and strong. How does the director show Solo

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Solomon Northup is a free black man living in the North. The film shows Northup as a caring husband and father. It is rare to witness Hollywood films portray the image of a Black man as compassionate, sensitive, and strong. How does the director show Solo

Solomon Northup is a free black man living in the North. The film shows Northup as a caring husband and father. It is rare to witness Hollywood films portray the image of a Black man as compassionate, sensitive, and strong. How does the director show Solomon as a multi-dimensional man who is loving, caring, and committed?

Asked by Brian L #1179190 on 10/2/2021 6:13 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/2/2021 11:37 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 10/2/2021 11:37 PM

I'm not sure about the complete validity of your statement. The movie does depict Northup as a dedicated family man in the same way any man would be described. He takes his family shopping, plays games with them, spends quality time with them....,

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