This movie is all about Birth of America. The story of the movie follows Nat Turner, a slave and a preacher in America. He leads a liberation movement in 1831 after he witnesses African-Americans being subjected to atrocities in Virginia. The revolts lead in a violent retaliation from whites.
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Nate Parker has written, produced, and directed the film. Interestingly, he also plays the lead role, starring as Nat Turner. The movie also has Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller, and Gabrielle Union all in supporting roles