Emancipation (2022)
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Cast
- Will Smith - Peter
- Ben Foster - Jim Fassel
- Charmaine Bingwa - Dodienne
- Gilbert Owuor - Gordon
- Ronnie Gene Blevins - Harrington
- Aaron Moten - Knowls
- Jabbar Lewis - Tomas
- Michael Luwoye - John
- Steven Ogg - Howard
- Grant Harvey - Leeds
Screenplay
Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Robert Richardson
Editing: Conrad Buff IV
Production: Westbrook, McFarland Entertainment, Escape Artists, Apple Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Haitian; Haitian Creole
Original Language: en
Themes
American Civil War: Divided States, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
slavery, based on true story, black slave, escape from slavery, united states of america (usa)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Emancipation about?
- Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
- Who directed Emancipation?
- Emancipation was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
- Who stars in Emancipation?
- Emancipation stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Aaron Moten.
- How long is Emancipation?
- Emancipation has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Emancipation?
- Emancipation is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was Emancipation produced?
- Emancipation was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Emancipation?
- The themes of Emancipation include: American Civil War: Divided States, Inspiring True Stories.