The true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral, inspired the film BELLE. Belle's heritage grants her certain privileges, but the color of her skin prohibits her from fully partaking in the traditions of her social status. Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son focused on change who, with her support, modifies Lord Mansfield's function as Lord Chief Justice to eradicate slavery in England.
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The true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral, inspired the film BELLE. Belle's heritage grants her certain privileges, but the color of her skin prohibits her from fully partaking in the traditions of her social status. Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son focused on change who, with her support, modifies Lord Mansfield's function as Lord Chief Justice to eradicate slavery in England.
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