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      Emancipation

      2022, History/Drama, 2h 12m

      155 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      Emancipation works as an action movie -- albeit one that's uncomfortably at odds with its awkward handling of the real-life events that inspired its stirring story. Read critic reviews

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      Emancipation is a well-acted representation of an awful chapter of American history -- although the way it's dramatized may strike some viewers as too slick or sensational. Read audience reviews

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      "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.

      • Rating: R (Strong Racial Violence|Language|Disturbing Images)

      • Genre: History, Drama, Mystery & thriller

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Antoine Fuqua

      • Producer: Will Smith, Jon Mone, Joey McFarland, Todd Black

      • Writer: Bill Collage

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

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      • Distributor: Apple TV+

      • Production Co: Westbrook Studios, Escape Artists, McFarland Entertainment

      • Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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