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7.1Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
Released: 2013-05-01105 minDir: Amma AsanteDramaBudget: $10.9MBox office: $16.5M
Cast
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido Elizabeth Belle
- Tom Wilkinson as Lord Mansfield
- Sam Reid as John Davinier
- Emily Watson as Lady Mansfield
- Sarah Gadon as Lady Elizabeth Murray
- Miranda Richardson as Lady Ashford
Themes
- slavery
- based on true story
- trial
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2010s feminist films2010s historical drama films2013 British films2013 drama films2013 English-language films2013 filmsBlack British filmsBritish historical drama filmsEnglish-language historical drama filmsFilms about interracial romanceFilms about race and ethnicityFilms about racism in the United Kingdom