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In Beloved, the highly-anticipated adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel, slavery is explored in a subtle, almost metaphorical fashion. It is an exercise in psychology, exploring the mind of Morrison's steel-willed protagonist Sethe (Oprah Winfrey), a former slave who now lives as a free woman in Ohio...
THANDIE NEWTON AND OPRAH WINFREY from Beloved
The Crimson was invited to meet Thandie Newton and Oprah Winfrey to discuss their new movie, Beloved. As Ms. Newton sipped a cup of tea, we were able to ask her about her performance as Beloved.
Q: Who do you think the character of Beloved is?
Thandie Newton: She's an elusive figure, very mercurial, who changes drastically from scene to scene. I think it's essential to recognize that Beloved has never been enslaved, or known slavery, yet she has always been imprisoned. At the beginning of the film, she is trapped within the walls...