(Movie Therapy) Lessons from the Film, Emancipation, a Cinematographic Masterpiece (Warning: Spoiler Alert!)

Warning: Spoiler Alert! The film, Emancipation which was directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Oscar-winner, Will Smith, should be seen by every human being. We should never forget how the strength, love, and hope allowed our beloved ancestors to survive the brutality and evil of slavery in America. The film focuses on Peter who has been savagely beaten and sent to a work camp which separates him from his wife and family. Peter's faith in God, despite all that he has endured, is what helps him to overcome his fears and runs to freedom. The movie chronicles his miraculous escape and survival in the swamps of Louisiana as he is being pursued for re-enslavement. This movie also has nuances of the misuse of the Bible. Did God create slavery or men? Why doesn't God always intervene and stop our suffering? Would you still have faith in God if you suffered the horrors of slavery?