A Revision of History

Author(s): Steve
Location: Louisiana

"A Revision of History"

Directed by: Ridley Scott
Written by: Richard Kelly
Score by: Mark Isham

Principal Cast:

Jim Dove (Jake Gyllenhaal)
Matthew Dove (Wentworth Miller)
Sara Dove (Kirsten Dunst)
Margot Dove (Rachel McAdams)
Dante Broussard (Don Cheadle)
Danielle Broussard (Taraji Henson)
President Tyrone Jackson (Morgan Freeman)
First Lady Jackson (Regina King)
Vice President McCleoud (Jamie Foxx)
William Trouffant (Djimon Honsou)
Bradley Segarus (Jude Law)
Frederick Peters (Terrence Howard)

Tagline: "This December, forget what you know"

Synopsis: It is the 1800’s and the United States of America is flourishing under black control. Jim Dove is a white slave owned by Dante Broussard. Secretly, Jim and his brother, Matthew, are planning a revolt against the plantation with the help of Dante’s wife, Danielle. Jim also seeks out the help of two popular abolitionists, Bradley Segarus and William Trouffant, to help him with the revolt.

Meanwhile, President Jackson wants to end slavery, but he fears Congress will try to impeach him if he does. Also, Vice President McCleoud and First Lady Jackson are conspiring together, planning the assassination of President Jackson.

What the press would say:

Critics everywhere are hailing “A Revision of History” as the movie epic of the year. The story is a fictionalized account of what it would be like if whites were slaves and blacks were the dominant race during the 1800’s. “A Revision of History” features an ensemble cast with many stand out performances. Jake Gyllenhaal and Wentworth Miller (TV’s “Prison Break”) are amazing as two slaves who want to escape their cruel owner for a better life. Kirsten Dunst shines as Matthew’s pregnant wife. Just by looking in her eyes, the viewer sees the urgent sense of hope of escape and fear of getting caught at the same time, a remarkable task. She just wants what is best for her child. Taraji Henson is spectacular as Danielle Broussard; she risks everything to help educate Jim and Matthew and help them escape. Morgan Freeman and Regina King give the best performances of their careers as noble President Jackson and the conniving First Lady. Freeman is especially excellent when he confronts his wife about the assassination plans. Jamie Foxx is also quite good as the Vice President. Jude Law also gives a charismatic performance as Bradley Segarus, the white abolitionist who gives his life to stand up for what he believes in. The actors are also given an excellent screenplay to work with written by Richard Kelly. His interesting and unique screenplay is a shoo-in for Best Original Screenplay. If you see one film this year, make it “A Revision of History”.

For Your Consideration:

Best Picture
Best Director-Ridley Scott
Best Actor-Jake Gyllenhaal
Best Actor-Morgan Freeman
Best Actress-Regina King
Best Supporting Actor-Wentworth Miller
Best Supporting Actor-Jude Law
Best Supporting Actress-Kirsten Dunst
Best Original Screenplay
Best Film Editing
Best Score
Best Cinematography