in 1841, a free black man in new york was tricked, kidnapped by slave traders and sold into slavery in louisiana where he toiled on a plantation and freed 12 years later. the incredible story is part of a new film critics are rushing to hail as one of the great films of our time. i will talk to the screenwriter later in the show. first, i want to share the three awesomist things on the internet today. the latest unrest over the government shutdown. no in sight. no shortage of speeches from the halls of congress. for regular folks the best way to make your voice heard during the trying times is utilize the protest sign. in the internet age, many will survive in digital space forever. buzz feed compiled the government shutdown signs, from satirical, to righteous, this one from a d.c. coffee shop. free cup of coffee to government