The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation

2016 · 120 min · EN · R · 6.5 (501 votes)
Dir. Nate Parker · Starring Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller, Gabrielle Union · Music Henry Jackman

The Untold Story of Nat Turner

Drama

Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.

VIBE

A deeply affecting and unflinching portrayal of historical injustice. It's a powerful, often brutal, but ultimately inspiring story of resistance against overwhelming odds. The film carries a heavy emotional weight, demanding attention and reflection.

harrowingintensesomberrighteoussteadyperiod dramahistorical epicgritty realismoppressionrebellionfaithfreedom
southern usaslaverybiographybased on true storypreachervirginia19th century