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US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has said she feels the time is finally right for audiences to embrace films that tackle slavery and civil rights.

The 59-year-old told BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz she was “so happy” a number of new titles cover the topics.

One of these, 12 Years a Slave, moved her to tears during the interview.

Asked if some of the challenges and criticisms faced by President Barack Obama were down to the colour of his skin, she said: “There’s no question.”

Source: BBC News