The myth of blacks emancipation in Steve McQueen's twelve years a slave (2013)

Abstract

In my thesis on "Myth of Blacks Emancipation in Steve McQueen's 12 years a slave (2013)", I delve into the concept of myth through New Historicism theory. In the first chapter, " Eclipsing Myth : Traversing the Tapestry of Black history in America, I analyze Steve McQueen.s cinematic portrayal, exploring historical, social, cultural, and political aspects of Black conditions in the USA, including the denial of voting rights. The second chapter, " Mythical chains: unraveling Black Emancipation in Steve McQueen's 12 years a slave (2013) delving into the cinematic representation of slavery, this chapter unravels the nuanced use of myth, contributing to a profound understanding of Black emancipation narratives. This study not only highlights McQueen.s impactful representation but also challenges the prevailing notion that Black freedom is an unequivocal reality. Instead, it suggests that Black emancipation may persist as a myth