Films like 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Django Unchained (2012) proved that these stories could achieve massive commercial success, earning hundreds of millions at the box office.
These productions often serve as "surrogate" conversations for a society that finds it difficult to discuss slavery directly, using film to keep informative and educational dialogues at the cultural forefront. Industry Trends in AV Production Films like 12 Years a Slave (2013) and
The "AV" (Audiovisual) industry is currently undergoing rapid technological shifts that affect how such content is produced and consumed. Slavery on Film – AHA - American Historical Association "authentic" depictions of the enslaved experience.
Popular media has transitioned from romanticized or sanitized versions of history to more visceral, "authentic" depictions of the enslaved experience. Films like 12 Years a Slave (2013) and