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From Books to the Big Screen Film series “Beloved” (1998)

Published: September 19, 2024; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: September 26, 2024
Where: Macomb's Bridge Library

Address: 2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10039, United States

Phone: +1 212-281-4900

“Beloved” is a powerful and haunting film based on Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Set in post-Civil War Ohio, it tells the story of Sethe, a former slave haunted by the tragic death of her baby daughter, Beloved.

Years after escaping slavery, Sethe is tormented by the memory of her daughter, whose spirit returns to her as a young woman named Beloved. Beloved is both a source of joy and terror, a manifestation of Sethe’s unresolved grief and the trauma of slavery.

As Sethe tries to understand Beloved’s presence and protect her from the past that haunts them both, she confronts the lingering effects of slavery on her life and the lives of others around her. The film explores themes of family, memory, loss, and the enduring power of love and forgiveness, even in the face of unimaginable pain.

“Beloved” is a visually stunning and emotionally wrenching film that captures the raw power of Morrison’s writing. It’s a powerful meditation on the legacy of slavery and its enduring impact on generations. The film delves into the complexities of grief, guilt, and the human capacity for both love and violence. It’s a story of survival, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Time: 1:00-3:00 pm EST

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