Great review Pat. I didn't go see it -- nor do I plan too.
Especially, after seeing the numerous scene clips on Twitter and Instagram. The film is a pretty hot topic amongst Black Americans - and not for good reasons.
After learning about the Black Bounty catcher -- and seeing some of the clips online showcasing his violence, language and overall character in the film --- I like many - were turned off and upset.
To add in a fake character - a Black man - who portrays violence and harsh language (that did not fit the period/era) to not only Harriet but the other added in character played by Janelle Monae was absolutely terrible IMO.
The Black bounty hunter also is set on getting "white whores" -- which didn't happen -- as black men would be immediately killed for even looking at a white woman. So, to make this character so ......I don't even know ...I guess "stereotypical" - was a mess.
The only violence in the film was the added in character "Bigger Long" stomping on and punching a black woman to death.
This was pitched as a historical film -- and that it is not.
I am worried about younger children going to see this film - and thinking "Bigger Long" was real and truly the villain to Harriet Tubman and Black women in general.
https://twitter.com/Mont_Jiang/status/1190736950585634817
https://twitter.com/zoebchance/status/1191038133879627776