Half Slave, Half Free is the reissue title for African-American director Gordon Parks’ TV movie Solomon Northup’s Odyssey. Based on the autobiography Twelve Years a Slave, the film relates the story of Solomon Northup, a black freedman who, in 1841, was kidnapped in Washington D.C. and sold into slavery. Avery Brooks stars as Northup, who spent a dozen years in servitude in Louisiana before managing his escape. Northup’s own written words bespeak a rebellious spirit not far removed from the firebrand freedom fighters of the ’60s. Curiously, director Parks downplays this in favor of sentimentality. Under its original title, Half Slave, Half Free was originally telecast December 10, 1984, on PBS., Story of a black freeman (Avery Brooks) who was abducted in 1841 and enslaved for 12 years. Jenny: Rhetta Greene. Anne: Petronia Paley. Epps: John Saxon. Ford: Mason Adams. Eliza: Janet League. Based on Northup’s “Twelve Years a Slave.” Directed by Gordon Parks.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey ” ?
A: The main cast includes Avery Brooks,Mason Adams,Rhetta Greene,Petronia Paley,John Saxon,Joe Seneca,Michael Tolan,Lee Bryant,Samm-Art Williams,Hiro Narita.
Q: When Did the “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey” Released?
A: The Movie “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey” originally aired on 1984-12-10 and released in the year of 1984.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey” ?
A: “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
