While driving through the Deep South with her dad (William Dafoe),



Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard)



discovers the Manderlay plantation, where slavery still exists. Set in the 1930s, the tale follows Grace's quest to free the slaves 70 years after emancipation. She succeeds with help from some criminals, but once freed, the former slaves want to return to the only way of life they've ever known. Danny Glover,



Isaach De Bankole



& Lauren Bacall



co-star.



Rated NR 2 hours 19 minutes 2005

4.75 stars. (David-5; Dale-4.5). The film has so many twists & turns...it really takes the wind out of you by the end. The oddest film I have seen in a long time but so very compelling. I love the stripped down sets...it really made you focus on the story & some of the other imagery!