The fictional Cecil Gaines is based on Eugene Allen who worked at the White House during eight presidential terms from 1952 to 1986. He started as a "pantry man," was promoted to butler, and then Maître d'hôtel.[9]
Gaines's position as butler allows him to witness presidential discussion of national civil rights issues, while his son Louis directly participates in many of the struggles. Historical events include the Federal integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Nashville sit-ins, the Freedom Riders, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Black Panther Party, the Vietnam War, the Nixon Resignation, the Free South Africa Movement, and Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.
My Thoughts: This movie was awesome, I love movies based on true stories, real facts and events. It was refreshing seeing history that has happened from a different perspective.
As one that loves history, it was pretty cool, seeing some of the historic events that have shaped this country's progress and change.
I must say that this film definitely drew out some emotions, ( for me at least) hope, love, some anger ( just a little bit), and some sadness. Overall, you should definitely enjoy this movie.
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