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Manderlay

Liberation. Whether they want it or not.

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  • Drama

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Overview

In 1933, a young woman and her father discover an Alabama plantation whose inhabitants live as if slavery had never been abolished. Feeling a sense of duty to those behind the heavy gates, she stays to liberate the people and see them through their first harvest. With four of her father's colleagues and a lawyer, she faces the daunting task of resurrecting the place known as Manderlay.

Keywords

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  • slavery
  • plantation
  • sequel
  • southern usa
  • race
  • emancipation
  • contract
  • employment
  • racial equality

Details

Status
Released
Release date
June 3, 2005
Original language
Danish
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle
Budget
$14,200,000
Revenue
$674,918
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