Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: The Untold Story of Nat Turner
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2016-09-09
- Runtime: 120.0 min
- Budget: $8.5 million
- Revenue: $15.9 million
- Production Companies: Phantom Four, Mandalay Pictures, Bron Studios, Tiny Giant Entertainment
Cast & Crew
Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller, Gabrielle Union, Mark Boone Junior, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith, Jeryl Prescott, Colman Domingo, Dominic Bogart, Jason Stuart, Katie Garfield, Jayson Warner Smith, Steve Coulter, Aiden Flowers, Dane Davenport, Chiké Okonkwo, Tony Espinosa, Kai Norris, Chris Greene, Kelvin Harrison Jr.-Justin Randell Brooke, Ryan Mulkay, Allen Phoenix, Vincent Anthony, Bobby Batson, Damon Bellmon, Gregory Black, Alkoya Brunson, Anthony Bryant, Victoria Budkey, Sheila Cochran, Logan Coffey, Kemuel Crossty, Nicole Davis, Morgen Dukes, Shannon Edwards, Brad Schmidt
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Birth of a Nation”
The Birth of a Nation is a powerful drama about a young African-American man, Nat Turner, who leads a slave revolt in the antebellum South. Set in 1831, the movie follows Turner from his childhood as a slave to his eventual leadership of a rebellion against the white plantation owners of Virginia.
The movie begins with Nat’s childhood as a slave on a plantation in Virginia. He is a bright and observant young man, and his master, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), recognizes his potential and teaches him to read and write. Nat is also deeply religious, and his faith gives him strength and hope in the face of his oppression.
As he grows older, Nat begins to realize the injustice of slavery and the cruelty of his masters. He is especially incensed when he discovers that his own master is selling slaves to other plantations. He begins to preach to the other slaves, encouraging them to rise up and fight for their freedom.
Nat’s preaching leads to a full-fledged revolt. He and a group of other slaves take up arms and march across Virginia, liberating slaves and fighting off their oppressors. As the revolt gains momentum, the violence escalates and Nat finds himself at the center of a national controversy.
The Birth of a Nation is an inspiring story of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is an important reminder of the power of the human spirit to overcome oppression and fight for justice.
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