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The Birth of a Nation

"The Untold Story of Nat Turner"

2016-09-09 Drama 2hr 0m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2016-09-09
  • Revenue
    $15,861,566
  • Budget
    $8,500,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 0m
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.5
  • Production
    Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios, Mandalay Pictures, Phantom Four, Novofam Productions, Follow Through Productions, Infinity Entertainment, Oster Media, Point Made Films, Juniper Productions, Argent Pictures, Hit 55 Ventures, Creative Wealth Media Finance, TSG Entertainment

Crew

Nate Parker
Director
Nate Parker
Screenplay
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Keywords:
southern usa slavery biography based on true story preacher virginia 19th century

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Cast

Nate Parker

Nate Parker
Nat Turner
Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer
Samuel Turner
Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King
Cherry
Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley
Raymond Cobb
Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Turner
Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union
Esther
Mark Boone Junior

Mark Boone Junior
Reverend Zalthall
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Nancy Turner
Dwight Henry

Dwight Henry
Isaac Turner
Esther Scott

Esther Scott
Bridget Turner
Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith
Isaiah
Jeryl Prescott

Jeryl Prescott
Janice
Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo
Hark
Dominic Bogart

Dominic Bogart
Hank Fowler
Jason Stuart

Jason Stuart
Joseph Randall
Katie Garfield

Katie Garfield
Catherine Turner
Jayson Warner Smith

Jayson Warner Smith
Earl Fowler
Steve Coulter

Steve Coulter
General Childs
Aiden Flowers

Aiden Flowers
Young John Clarke
Dane Davenport

Dane Davenport
John Clarke Turner
Chiké Okonkwo

Chiké Okonkwo
Will
Tony Espinosa

Tony Espinosa
Young Nat Turner
Kai Norris

Kai Norris
Jasper
Chris Greene

Chris Greene
Nelson
Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Simon
Justin Randell Brooke

Justin Randell Brooke
Guiles Reese
Ryan Mulkay

Ryan Mulkay
Jesse
Allen Phoenix

Allen Phoenix
Abner
Vincent Anthony

Vincent Anthony
Fowler Slave
Bobby Batson

Bobby Batson
Little boy
Damon Bellmon

Damon Bellmon
Turner Hideaway
Gregory Black

Gregory Black
Rebel Slave
Alkoya Brunson

Alkoya Brunson
Young Hark
Anthony Bryant

Anthony Bryant
Rebel Slave
Victoria Budkey

Victoria Budkey
Lynch Mob
Sheila Cochran

Sheila Cochran
General Child's Wife
Logan Coffey

Logan Coffey
Son
Kemuel Crossty

Kemuel Crossty
Rebel Man
Nicole Davis

Nicole Davis
Angel (uncredited)
Morgen Dukes

Morgen Dukes
Kid
Shannon Edwards

Shannon Edwards
Farmer (uncredited)
Brad Schmidt

Brad Schmidt
Lieutenant Akers
Patrick Roper

Patrick Roper
Slave Buyer

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Movie Reviews

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A Review by Rangan 7

Written by Rangan on 2017-03-16

**Book and non-violence versus weapon and upraising.** The best thing about this film is the script that based on the real. Such films ar... read more

**Book and non-violence versus weapon and upraising.** The best thing about this film is the script that based on the real. Such films are really worth a watch, before that, worth to be made. But did it depicted accurately is what we don't know. So here the effort should be appreciated and everyone who involved in it. It was about the African-Americans during the early 19th century. The film focused on a boy who learnt to read and write became a preacher. He taught his community about all the good and bad. But it all comes into question when he realises that what he reads in the book is not the same in the real world. He has been in the path of non-violence all his life and now at the crossroad, he forced to take a weapon and fight back for the freedom. An inspiring film. If it was well written and made, would have been an Oscar material. Though the actors were good and well shot in locations. Nate Parker was brilliant in the lead, as well his direction was not bad, particularly in his first attempt. Previously, he had done some fine roles, but this is his best appearance. Perfect length and pace to sit for it patiently looking for the next events in the narration. Had some too much violence in a few scenes, but those were very much needed. Despite the film telling a true story, it did not appeal enough due to the lack of proper improvement in narration. Which I blame for not availability of proper information and records. Surely one of the best among in the year, not one of the top films of the year. So it is a must see then. _7/10_

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A Review by Reno

**Book and non-violence versus weapon and upraising.** The best thing about this film is the script that based on the real. Such films are really worth a watch, before that, worth to be made. But did it depicted accurately is what we don...

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A Review by Rangan 7

Written by Rangan on 2017-03-16

**Book and non-violence versus weapon and upraising.** The best thing about this film is the script that based on the real. Such films are really worth a watch, before that, worth to be made. But d...

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