The Birth of a Nation

"The Untold Story of Nat Turner"

Oct 7 2016 R 2h 0m
Biography, Drama, History

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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Plot

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.

Written by

Nate Parker, Jean McGianni Celestin

Directed by

Nate Parker

Cast

Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Phantom Four, Mandalay Pictures, Bron Studios, Tiny Giant Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 32 nominations total

Trailers
THE BIRTH OF A NATION: Official HD Trailer | Watch it Now on Digital HD | FOX Searchlight
Scores
# of Votes
22,603
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA