Synopsis
"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.
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Director
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Antoine Fuqua
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Producer
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Will Smith,
Jon Mone,
Joey McFarland,
Todd Black
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Screenwriter
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Bill Collage
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Distributor
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Apple TV+
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Production Co
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Westbrook Studios,
Escape Artists,
McFarland Entertainment
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Rating
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R (Strong Racial Violence|Language|Disturbing Images)
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Genre
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History,
Drama,
Mystery & Thriller
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Original Language
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English
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Release Date (Theaters)
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Dec 2, 2022, Limited
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Release Date (Streaming)
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Dec 9, 2022
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Runtime
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2h 12m
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Aspect Ratio
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Digital 2.39:1