The Birth of a Nation (2016)
Directed by Nate Parker
Genres - Drama, Culture & Society, Historical Film, Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Historical Epic |
Release Date - Oct 7, 2016 (USA) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, Russia |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Jack Rodgers
This historical drama recounts a real-life slave revolt that occurred in 1831 Virginia, led by a black preacher named Nat Turner (Nate Parker). Turner is ordered by his master (Armie Hammer) to tour a number of local plantations, delivering sermons to the other slaves that will urge them against violence and any thoughts of rebellion. However, he is so appalled and sickened by the horrors he sees during his travels that he is eventually moved to fight back against the evils of slavery. Aja Naomi King and Gabrielle Union co-star. Parker wrote, directed, and stars in The Birth of a Nation, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
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Keywords
abuse, Black [race], freedom, revolt, slavery
Attributes
High Artistic Quality
