The Birth of a Nation (2016)
The Untold Story of Nat Turner
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.
Director: Nate Parker
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: September 9, 2016
Cast
- Nate Parker - Nat Turner
- Armie Hammer - Samuel Turner
- Aja Naomi King - Cherry
- Jackie Earle Haley - Raymond Cobb
- Penelope Ann Miller - Elizabeth Turner
- Gabrielle Union - Esther
- Mark Boone Junior - Reverend Zalthall
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - Nancy Turner
- Dwight Henry - Isaac Turner
- Esther Scott - Bridget Turner
Screenplay
- Jean McGianni Celestin (Story)
- Nate Parker (Story)
- Nate Parker (Screenplay)
Music: Henry Jackman
Cinematography: Elliot Davis
Editing: Steven Rosenblum
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
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en
Keywords
southern usa, slavery, biography, based on true story, preacher, virginia, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birth of a Nation about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation was directed by Nate Parker.
- Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller, Gabrielle Union.
- How long is The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation had a budget of $9M.
- How much did The Birth of a Nation gross?
- The Birth of a Nation grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was The Birth of a Nation produced?
- The Birth of a Nation was produced in Canada, United States of America.