12 Years A Slave's - (Part 1/3) McQueen and Ridley Interviews

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This is the first in a 3 part series taking a look at the much talked about 2013's '12 Years a Slave'.  Like it or not the film is considered by many to be an Oscar Front-Runner as well as winner of numerous Critics Awards.

In full disclosure,  the film has not been seen because of its narrative. Its narrative is simply one too raw for a movie going experience to sit through in public (see our Founders post: Different Narratives to Celebrate ).  It'll likely and eventually be seen when it comes to DVD or VOD, but for now just observed through the discussions of others.

This series is not per say dissecting the film or discouraging others from seeing it, but simply a look at the people behind the film. Parts 1 and 2 is a series of youtube posted interviews with the Director, Screenwriter (Part 1) and Actors/Actresses(Part 2) conducted by someone else. Part 3 is an Academy Panel with some of the Film's aforementioned players.  We leave it to You to make your own judgements.

Part 1/3: A series of 2013 Interviews featuring Golden Globe Nominees and Oscar Contenders from '12 Years A Slave' Director Steve McQueen, Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt and Screenplay writer John Ridley conducted by D/P 30: David Poland of Movie City News http://www.moviecitynews.com. Most of the interviews took place in the Fall before the 2013 awards seasons announcements and Critics picks started rolling in.

Director Steve McQueen and Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt
(McQueen is a Golden Globe nominee for Best Director).



Screenwriter John Ridley(Golden Globe nominee for Best Screenplay)

ICYMI: You can download the '12 Years A Slave' screenplay at the Blklist/Go Into The Story link: http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/category/screenplays

Links to its official website(s):

Fox Searchlights Promotional Pg: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/12yearsaslave/

Movie Page: http://www.12yearsaslave.com/

12 Years A Slave: Trailer