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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
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 (Disturbing Images|Strong Racial Violence|Language)
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: Scope (2.35:1)
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