Emancipation
R2 hr 12 minDecember 2, 2022
"Emancipation" tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of "Whipped Peter," taken during a Union Army medical examination, that first appeared in Harper's Weekly. One image, known as "The Scourged Back," which shows Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by his enslavers, ultimately contributed to growing public opposition to slavery.
- Directed By:
- Antoine Fuqua
- Rated:
- R
- Running Time:
- 2 hr 12 min
- Genre:
- History & Drama & Mystery & Thriller
- Release Date:
- December 2, 2022
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