Hope of Escape

Hope of Escape is a striking and refreshing film that offers a nuanced portrayal of slavery and freedom, which is refreshing since I feel a lot of Hollywood movies focus too much on victimization. This movie I felt, had more of an intimate approach that focused on the internal and emotional struggles of the characters which, in this case, can be just as or even more powerful than graphic imagery of slavery.

The story and ending resonated with me on multiple levels, and the plot flows very well. I really do admire the unique approach to this story and the director did a fine job turning the book into a movie.

What sets Hope of Escape apart is its exploration of the "above-ground Underground Railroad," which I appreciate the filmmakers did to bring more awareness about the important of it and the role it playing in helping people escape slavery. This movie is a fresh narrative focus on slavery and the struggle to obtain freedom, and the performances perfectly captured that said struggle.