I look at Beloved from an entirely different facet. I didn't read the book either. I see it historically as a commentary on the necessary tragedies the slaves had to endure to prevent or discontinue the abuse of their owners. I envisioned what must have happened to thousands of parents when faced with similar plights, their reactions and regrets, and sorrows following their decisions in either direction. Who was Beloved? the movie answers it clearly. Why was she there? that's for you to determine. Are there Beloveds in all our lives? I think we all need to determine that for ourselves and because of the aspect of my viewing, I have determined that we need to examine our personal environments more carefully and perhaps see our own internal haunting for what it is and know how to stop it.
I commend Oprah for her dogged efforts to produce this project. I understand it took years to get it to the screen. Cudos and I hope it airs again soon. I only wish I could find the DVD.
I commend Oprah for her dogged efforts to produce this project. I understand it took years to get it to the screen. Cudos and I hope it airs again soon. I only wish I could find the DVD.