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Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat's preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates and uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.
Original Release
09/09/2016
US Release
10/07/2016
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Armie Hammer | Samuel Turner |
| Penelope Ann Miller | Elizabeth Turner |
| Jackie Earle Haley | Raymond Cobb |
| Mark Boone Junior | Reverend Walthall / Reverend Zalthall |
| Colman Domingo | Hark |
| Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | Nancy Turner / Nancy |
| Dwight Henry | Isaac Turner |
| Aja Naomi King | Cherry |
| Esther Scott | Bridget Turner / Bridget |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | Isaiah |
Directors
Writers
Nate Parker, Jean McGianni Celestin
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Armie Hammer | Samuel Turner |
| Penelope Ann Miller | Elizabeth Turner |
| Jackie Earle Haley | Raymond Cobb |
| Mark Boone Junior | Reverend Walthall / Reverend Zalthall |
| Colman Domingo | Hark |
| Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | Nancy Turner / Nancy |
| Dwight Henry | Isaac Turner |
| Aja Naomi King | Cherry |
| Esther Scott | Bridget Turner / Bridget |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | Isaiah |
| Gabrielle Union | Esther |
| Tony Espinosa | Young Nat Turner |
| Jayson Warner Smith | Earl Fowler |
| Jason Stuart | Joseph Randall |
| Chiké Okonkwo | Will |
| Katie Garfield | Catherine Turner |
| Kai Norris | Jasper |
| Chris Greene | Nelson |
| Kelvin Harrison Jr. | Simon |
| Steve Coulter | General Childs |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jill Ahrens | Executive Producer |
| Ryan Ahrens | Executive Producer |
| Derrick Brooks | Executive Producer |
| Jason Cloth | Executive Producer |
| Michael Finley | Executive Producer |
| Brenda Gilbert | Executive Producer |
| David S. Goyer | Executive Producer |
| Barb Lee | Executive Producer |
| Carl H. Lindner | Executive Producer |
| Lori Massini | Executive Producer |
| Mark Moran | Executive Producer |
| Michael Novogratz | Executive Producer |
| Jane Oster Sinisi | Executive Producer |
| Tony Parker | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Pollack | Executive Producer |
| John Raymonds | Executive Producer |
| Allan J. Stitt | Executive Producer |
| Armin Tehrany | Executive Producer |
| Steven Thibault | Executive Producer |
| Edward Zwick | Executive Producer |
| Nate Parker | Producer |
| Jason Michael Berman | Producer |
| Aaron L. Gilbert | Producer |
| Preston L. Holmes | Producer |
| Harrison Kreiss | Producer |
| Matt Lindner | Producer |
| Dan McClure | Producer |
| Ben Renzo | Producer |
| Zak Tanjeloff | Producer |
| Ike Waldhaus | Producer |
| Pilin Tachakittiranan | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Birth Of A Nation
The Birth of a Nation (International Trailer 1)
The Birth Of A Nation (International Trailer 2)
The Birth Of A Nation (Trailer 2)
The Birth Of A Nation (Trailer 1)
The Birth of a Nation (UK Trailer 2)
Clips
The Birth Of A Nation: Hark And Esther Get Married
The Birth Of A Nation: I'm Proud Of You
The Birth Of A Nation: False Prophets
The Birth Of A Nation: False Prophets (UK)
Behind the Scenes
The Birth Of A Nation: Making Of (Featurette)
The Birth Of A Nation: Women Of Rebellion (Featurette)
The Birth Of A Nation: Preston L. Holmes On The History Presented In The Film
The Birth Of A Nation: Aunjanue Ellis On What Attracted Her To The Project
The Birth Of A Nation: Roger Guenveur Smith On Nat Turner
The Birth Of A Nation: Kevin Turen On Putting Together The Cast And Crew
The Birth Of A Nation: Jason Michael Berman On Making The Film
The Birth Of A Nation: Aja Naomi King On The Film's Title
The Birth Of A Nation: Gabrielle Union On What The Film Is About
The Birth Of A Nation: Esther Scott On Who Is Nat Turner
The Birth Of A Nation: Aaron Gilbert On The Relevence Of Nat Turner Today
The Birth Of A Nation: Colman Domingo On Nate Parker Creating Complex Slaves And Slave Masters
The Birth Of A Nation: Dwight Henry On The Cast And Working With Nate Parker
The Birth Of A Nation: Mark Boone Jr. On His Role As Reverend Walthall
The Birth Of A Nation: Jackie Earle Haley On His Role As Cobb
The Birth Of A Nation: Nate Parker On What We Can Learn From Nat Turner
The Birth Of A Nation: Penelope Ann Miller On What Attracted Her To This Project
The Birth Of A Nation: Armie Hammer On Nat Turner
The Birth Of A Nation: Nat Turner American Revolutionary (Featurette)
The Birth Of A Nation: Ensemble Featurette (UK)
The Birth Of A Nation: Nat Turner American Revolutionary Featurette (UK)
The Birth Of A Nation: Women Of Rebellion Featurette (UK)
