The Expression Hub

Genre: Satire/Irony

No.of episodes: 13

Presented by: Azie Dungee and Jordan Black

” Slavery is the next thing to hell.”

Harriet Tubman

One of the worst evils mankind has ever endured is the act of slavery. This act was practiced since the invention of agriculture and was a staple in every ancient civilization. This barbarian act however gained much prominence when the Europeans began forming colonies thus establishing their areas of power.Since they wanted to manage the areas which they captured, they used the local people to help them manage their territories. There are several stories of how the slaves were treated in the real world. Have you read or watched any piece of work which is related to the same. If you have, do let me know in the comments section.

But what if we had a slave narrating her story through a talk show like format. How would that sound ?Wouldn’t it be interesting to know about their lives ? This week’s latest pick revolves around the life of one such slave. Read on to find out more.

Synopsis: Ask A Slave is a show which is created and conceptualized by Azie Dungee. She portrays the life of a fictional slave named Lizzie Mae who is supposed to work for the president George Washington. She takes on several questions as to how her life is and the life in her times from the different people of her country. She answers them all while recounting her experiences of how the Washingtons treat her and her fellow slave mates. The show is based at the popular historic site, Mount Vernon. What you will encounter is a fictional character of a slave adding some humor and some sass as she takes upon what is thrown at her .

Assessment: This is a show that attempts to explore what life might be in America before it became a country which became slavery free. It tries to explore the same through the lens of a fictional character named Lizzi Mae who is supposed to work everyday for 18 hours every day and that too without a break. It tries to address two important issues namely slavery and racism in a very hilarious manner. Also, the questions which are posed by the people residing in States currently are taken upon and addressed by the main character in a funny manner. Lizzie Mae is not supposed to be your normal lady slave. She is a lady who is supposed to look simple but believe me she is a very big gossip as she just keeps tab of everything . And deep down in her heart she just wants to be free. But she can’t be after all she is supposed to serve the first lady without any complaints.

The view: An innovative concept which tries to addresses two issues which were a prominent part of the history that is racism and slavery. These issues had a deep impact on the history which has made us what we are today. Had these issues not been addressed by the people before us, maybe we would have not been enjoying our human rights as of now. A show which tries to be funny but is somewhat funny is what I will term the show. Watch it for the authentic portrayal and maybe to gain some insights in what America was in the era of slavery. So, you can watch it once if you are looking for some sass and some comedy.

Rating: ** and a half stars.

Que: How many children does Lizzie Mae has?

a. 3

b. 5

c. 4

d.2