Does Netflix Have Any Movies About Slavery?

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service, has a vast library of movies and documentaries available to its subscribers. Among their huge selection of titles, there are several which deal with the subject of slavery.

The Help, based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett, is set in Mississippi during the civil rights movement and focuses on a group of African-American maids who work for white families in Jackson. It tells the story of how these women unite to help each other despite the racial divides between them. It stars Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone and was nominated for four Academy Awards.

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 drama film which stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana. The movie follows his struggles over 12 years as he tries to survive his ordeal and regain his freedom. It won three Academy Awards including Best Picture and was nominated for seven more.

Roots, an adaptation of Alex Haley’s novel ‘Roots: The Saga of an American Family’ is an eight-episode miniseries showcasing the life of Kunta Kinte, who is born into slavery in Gambia but is eventually taken to America where he struggles against oppression and injustice. The series won nine Emmy awards and was praised for its accurate portrayal of history as well as its incredible performances from actors like LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., John Amos and more.

Amistad, directed by Steven Spielberg, is based on the true story of African slaves who were taken from Sierra Leone to America in 1839 aboard the slave ship La Amistad. The movie follows their journey from being taken from Africa against their will, to facing trial in America for murder after they rose up against their captors on board La Amistad, to ultimately winning freedom after a lengthy legal battle. The movie received four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.

Conclusion: Netflix has several movies about slavery available for streaming including The Help, 12 Years A Slave, Roots and Amistad among others. These films provide viewers with an accurate account of what it was like to live through this dark period in history while also offering powerful performances from some of Hollywood’s best actors.