I was 8 years old when I saw this film in the movie theater. 37 years later it hasn't been forgotten and I want to see it again. Slaves, a film that would be difficult for many people to watch: Truths are seen. In terms of reality content, I would compare Slaves to Human Trafficking starring Mr. Sutherland and others. A child's eyes, born in the 60's, viewing the pain revealed in it's many dimensions and forms by Dionne Warwick's character is something to remember: Along with the church burnings and race riots in the United States; while the Brady Bunch had fun. Seeing reality taught me many safety tips. Ms. Warwick's performance embodied the realities of Black little girls and boys, and Black Women, not so long ago, being raped, and forced to mate with anyone. And Ossie Davis, the whole cast I must say, I praise for their performance, strength, and the courage it had to take, to present such an ugly reality that needed to be revealed: Documented in movie format. And, of course, to the writers and directer, Mr. H.J. Bibeman and John O. Killen,(et al): Slaves is a bold piece of work. A work, that in my opinion, is one of the most valued. Slaves should be one of those film's that makes it to the big screen for another go-around. Not a remake. The original. This film is not for those who merely wish or desire to be entertained: It would be too much for them and they would not like it very much. This film back on the big screen would elicit a lot of controversy. And, I believe, be quite a lucrative endeavor in spite of those opinions that would be to the contrary.
Review of Slaves
