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March 2 - 5, 2023

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Belle

An illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral helps to end slavery in England

  • Director: Amma Asante
  • Writer: Misan Sagay
  • Type: Features
  • Year: 2014
  • Country: UK
  • Language: English
  • Length: 105 minutes

NY Premiere/Opening Film

Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay, an 18th Century British naval officer. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, but her color prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing.  Yet, Belle uses her presence and intelligence to help inform the thinking of her father figure, Lord Mansfield, as he deliberates the most pressing issue of the time – the abolition of slavery.

Preceded by the Makers short on groundbreaking scholar and college president – Johnnetta Cole

Date: Thursday, February 6, 6:30PM 
Location: Diana Center Event Oval, LL100 

Director Amma Asante will join the audience for a post-screening discussion.

Editor: Victoria Boydell and Pia Di Ciaula
Cinematographer: Ben Smithard
Executive Producers: Steve Christian, Hilary Davis, Ivan Dunleavy, Phil Hunt, Stephen Kelliher, Steve Norris and Compton Ross
Producer: Damian Jones, Robert Norris and Jane Robertson
Featuring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode and Emily Watson

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