Belle (2013)

Based on the inspiring true story

Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.

Director

Amma Asante

Writers

Misan Sagay

Themes18th centuryabolitionistbased on true storybiracialcaribbean seaclass differencescostume dramahigh societyillegitimacyinterracial relationship