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The Birth of a Nation
Nate Parker
(2016)
119min
15 Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
James Luxford
A harrowing portrayal of a real-life slave rebellion in 19th-century Virginia from writer/director and star Nate Parker. The revolt is led by Nat Turner (Parker), a preacher living in slavery, motivated by the horrors he sees to rise up against his white oppressors. Directed confidently by the first-time film-maker, it brings the grim reality of plantation life to the screen. While the plot lacks delicacy at times - preferring to hammer home points rather than exercise subtlety - the inherent power of the story overcomes these flaws, making Turner's journey feel vital and captivating, particularly in the first hour. Parker is the film's engrossing emotional centre, supported by a conflicted performance from Armie Hammer (as Turner's owner), and the horrifying presence of Jackie Earle Haley who is a monster, even by the film's own, unflinching standards. While Parker does rely on the occasional cliché,
The Birth of a Nation
brings a hereto untold chapter of American history to vivid life.
Summary
Biopic of Nat Turner, the literate plantation preacher who led a slave rebellion in 1831 Virginia, starring Nate Parker, Armie Hammer and Penelope Ann Miller.
Cast & Crew
Nat Turner
Nate Parker
Samuel Turner
Armie Hammer
Raymond Cobb
Jackie Earle Haley
Nancy
Aunjanue Ellis
Cherry
Aja Naomi King
Esther
Gabrielle Union
Elizabeth Turner
Penelope Ann Miller
Reverend Zalthall
Mark Boone Junior
Hark
Colman Domingo
Issac Turner
Dwight Henry
Director
Nate Parker
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
20th Century Fox
Guidance:
Violence.
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
9 Dec 2016
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