Freedom (2014)
John Newton's Amazing Grace
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
Cast
- Bernhard Forcher - John Newton
- Cuba Gooding Jr. - Samuel
- William Sadler - Plimpton
- Sharon Leal - Vanessa
- David Rasche - Jefferson Monroe
- Diane Salinger - Fanny
- John Franchi - Slave Buyer
- Terrence Mann - Barney Fagan
- Phillip Boykin - Big Hand
- Michael Goodwin - Garrett
Screenplay
Themes
Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
ship, freedom, slave
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freedom about?
- Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
- Who directed Freedom?
- Freedom was directed by Peter Cousens.
- Who stars in Freedom?
- Freedom stars Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler, Sharon Leal, David Rasche, Diane Salinger.
- How long is Freedom?
- Freedom has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Freedom?
- Freedom is a Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of Freedom?
- Freedom had a budget of $15M.
- Where was Freedom produced?
- Freedom was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Freedom?
- The themes of Freedom include: Stories of Hope and Redemption.