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The Birth of a Nation

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Original title

The Birth of a Nation

Year

2016

Running time

119 min.

Country

United States

Director

Nate Parker

Screenwriter

Nate Parker, Jean McGianni Celestin

Cast

Music

Henry Jackman

Cinematography

Elliot Davis

Producer

Bron Studios, Mandalay Pictures, Phantom Four Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance

Genre

Drama | Slavery. 19th Century. Based on a true story. Independent Film (US). Southern Gothic

Synopsis

Set against the antebellum South, this story follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. After witnessing countless atrocities against fellow slaves, Nat devises a plan to lead his people to freedom.

Awards: 2016: Sundance Film Festival: Best Film & Audience Award

2016: Gijon Film Festival: Official Selection

2016: Satellite Awards: Nominated for Best Film Editing

2016: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Breakthrough Director

2016: Gijón Film Festival: nominated to Best Feature Film.

2017: NAACP Image Awards: nominated to Outstanding Motion Picture.

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The Birth of a Nation

2016

Nate Parker

6.2

(2,540)