The Birth of a Nation

2016    2h    R
Drama, Biography,
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Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat's preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.
Directed By
Nate Parker
Written By
Jean McGianni Celestin, Nate Parker
Studio
Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios,

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Cast of The Birth of a Nation
  • Nate ParkerNat Turner
  • Armie HammerSamuel Turner
  • Aja Naomi KingCherry
  • Jackie Earle HaleyRaymond Cobb
  • Penelope Ann MillerElizabeth Turner
  • Gabrielle UnionEsther
  • Mark Boone JuniorReverend Zalthall
  • Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorNancy Turner
  • Dwight HenryIsaac Turner
  • Esther ScottBridget Turner
  • Roger Guenveur SmithIsaiah
  • Jeryl PrescottJanice
  • Colman DomingoHark
  • Dominic BogartHank Fowler
  • Jason StuartJoseph Randall
  • Katie GarfieldCatherine Turner
  • Jayson Warner SmithEarl Fowler
  • Steve CoulterGeneral Childs
  • Aiden FlowersYoung John Clarke
  • Dane DavenportJohn Clarke Turner
  • Chiké OkonkwoWill
  • Tony EspinosaYoung Nat Turner
  • Kai NorrisJasper
  • Chris GreeneNelson
  • Kelvin Harrison Jr.Simon
  • Justin Randell BrookeGuiles Reese
  • Ryan MulkayJesse
  • Allen PhoenixAbner
  • Vincent AnthonyFowler Slave
  • Bobby BatsonLittle boy
  • Damon BellmonTurner Hideaway
  • Gregory BlackRebel Slave
  • Alkoya BrunsonYoung Hark
  • Anthony BryantRebel Slave
  • Victoria BudkeyLynch Mob
  • Sheila CochranGeneral Child's Wife
  • Logan CoffeySon
  • Kemuel CrosstyRebel Man
  • Nicole DavisAngel (uncredited)
  • Morgen DukesKid
  • Shannon EdwardsFarmer (uncredited)
  • Brad SchmidtLieutenant Akers
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  • The Birth Of A Nation
  • The Birth Of A Nation (Trailer 1)
  • The Birth Of A Nation (Trailer 2)
  • The Birth of a Nation (UK Trailer 2)
  • The Birth of a Nation (International Trailer 1)
  • The Birth Of A Nation (International Trailer 2)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Making Of (Featurette)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Ensemble Featurette (UK)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Armie Hammer On Nat Turner
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Women Of Rebellion (Featurette)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Esther Scott On Who Is Nat Turner
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Aja Naomi King On The Film's Title
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Roger Guenveur Smith On Nat Turner
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Women Of Rebellion Featurette (UK)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Jackie Earle Haley On His Role As Cobb
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Jason Michael Berman On Making The Film
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Gabrielle Union On What The Film Is About
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Nat Turner American Revolutionary (Featurette)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Mark Boone Jr. On His Role As Reverend Walthall
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Nate Parker On What We Can Learn From Nat Turner
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Kevin Turen On Putting Together The Cast And Crew
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Nat Turner American Revolutionary Featurette (UK)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Aaron Gilbert On The Relevence Of Nat Turner Today
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Aunjanue Ellis On What Attracted Her To The Project
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Dwight Henry On The Cast And Working With Nate Parker
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Preston L. Holmes On The History Presented In The Film
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Penelope Ann Miller On What Attracted Her To This Project
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Colman Domingo On Nate Parker Creating Complex Slaves And Slave Masters
  • The Birth Of A Nation: I'm Proud Of You
  • The Birth Of A Nation: False Prophets (UK)
  • The Birth Of A Nation: Hark And Esther Get Married

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