"While 12 Years a Slave doesn't open until Oct. 18, I've seen it and can tell you it's a work of art. McQueen, who is black and from the U.K., has created a raw, unflinching look at a black man's descent into one of the darkest chapters of American history. It's as authentic as it gets. And there should be Oscar nods for McQueen; screenwriter John Ridley; lead actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, who gives the performance of a lifetime; and, hopefully, Michael Fassbender, who plays the most compelling big-screen villain this year. It should be noted 12 Years a Slave would not have seen the light of day if not for Brad Pitt, who produced the film and has a small but crucial role in it. There are few stars as big-hearted as Pitt with an interest in exploring challenging subjects. More should definitely follow his bold example."- John Singleton
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-singleton-can-a-white-630127
The bold is where the true premise lies. So some people had an issue with The Butler and other films, not only about content but about who was behind making them, but were happy about wanting to see 12 Years A Slave because it had an "all black cast and crew" but does now knowing Brad Pitt had to get the movie off the ground change anyone's view of it as a white person being involved has done in the past?