The Birth of a Nation
The Untold Story of Nat Turner
20162h 0m6.6(580 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
The Birth of a Nation (2016) is a drama film directed by Nate Parker. It stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, and Aja Naomi King. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 580 votes.
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Director
Cast
Nate Parker
Nat Turner
Armie Hammer
Samuel Turner
Aja Naomi King
Cherry
Jackie Earle Haley
Raymond Cobb
Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Turner
Gabrielle Union
Esther
Mark Boone Junior
Reverend Zalthall
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Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, and Jackie Earle Haley, and was directed by Nate Parker.
How long is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 2 hours.
When did The Birth of a Nation come out?
The Birth of a Nation was released in 2016.
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The Birth of a Nation is a drama film.
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