The Birth of a Nation (2016) (2016)

Name: The Birth of a Nation (2016)
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller

2h Canada, United States of America

Drama

Plot

Nat Turner, an enslaved man with a gift for preaching, inspires a rebellion among fellow African-Americans in Virginia during 1831. Fueled by the harsh realities of slavery and his own experiences, Turner mobilizes a desperate fight for freedom. His uprising ignites a fierce and brutal backlash from white communities, leading to catastrophic consequences. The struggle for liberation takes on profound significance as it explores themes of oppression, justice, and the fight against brutality in a divided society. The film powerfully highlights Turner's pivotal role in this dark chapter of American history.

Cast

Nate Parker Armie Hammer Aja Naomi King Jackie Earle Haley Penelope Ann Miller Gabrielle Union Mark Boone Junior Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Dwight Henry Esther Scott Roger Guenveur Smith Jeryl Prescott Colman Domingo Dominic Bogart Jason Stuart