Best Picture winner “12 Years a Slave.” (courtesy: Fox Searchlight.)
The Academy did the right thing.
Chiwetel Ejiofor may’ve been robbed, but “12 Years A Slave,” won the Best Picture award. While my personal favorite of 2013 was “Inside Llewyn Davis” (not even nominated) this was the best film of the nominated group and, truly, the most important film of the year. The United States of America has a history built on slavery, and the country has yet to really reckon with that. “12 Years A Slave” is a brutal and shocking story – but it isn’t just a long guilt trip or a torture porn. It is a rich drama and an artfully made film.
Brad Pitt, one of the film’s producers, gave a short speech then gave the mic to director Steve McQueen. Behind him, Israeli producer and former spy Arnon Milchan beamed with pride. It was a mitzvah for all.
And, just like that, after five-and-a-half hours of television watching, it was over.
I am completely exhausted and never want to think about awards again.
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