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The birth of a nation /

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Nat Turner is a literate American slave and preacher. His financially strained owner accepts an offer to use Nat's preaching to subdue unruly slaves. But as Nat witnesses countless atrocities, he orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

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Other Authors: Parker, Nate, 1979- (Screenwriter, Actor), McGianni Celestin, Jean (Screenwriter), Hammer, Armie, 1986- (Actor), Miller, Penelope Ann (Actor), Haley, Jackie Earle, 1961- (Actor), Boone, Mark, Jr (Actor), Domingo, Colman (Actor), Union, Gabrielle (Actor), Henry, Dwight (Actor), Ellis, Aunjanue (Actor), King, Aja Naomi (Actor), Scott, Esther, 1953-2020 (Actor), Smith, Roger Guenveur (Actor), Jackman, Henry (Henry Pryce) (composer (expression)), Davis, Elliot, 1948- (director of photography.)
Format: Video
Language:English
Spanish
Language Notes:Soundtrack available in English or Spanish.
Published: Beverly Hills, California : Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2016.
Subjects:
Turner, Nat, > 1800?-1831 > Drama.
Enslaved persons > United States > Biography > Drama.
Antislavery movements > United States > History > 19th century > Drama.
Slave rebellions > United States > History > 19th century > Drama.
Historical films.
Biographical films.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
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Call Number: PN1997.2 .B4587 2016
Notes: Video is closed-captioned
 
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