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Emancipation

Emancipation

20227.82h 12m

Overview

Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Written by Bill Collage
Produced by Will Smith, Jon Mone, Joey McFarland
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Top Cast

Will Smith

Will Smith

Peter

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Jim Fassel

Charmaine Bingwa

Charmaine Bingwa

Dodienne

Gilbert Owuor

Gilbert Owuor

Gordon

Ronnie Gene Blevins

Ronnie Gene Blevins

Harrington

Aaron Moten

Aaron Moten

Knowls

Jabbar Lewis

Jabbar Lewis

Tomas

Michael Luwoye

Michael Luwoye

John

Steven Ogg

Steven Ogg

Howard

Grant Harvey

Grant Harvey

Leeds

Themes & Keywords

slaverybased on true storyblack slaveescape from slaveryunited states of america (usa)

About Emancipation

Emancipation is a drama, war, history film released in 2022 exploring themes of slavery, based on true story, black slave, escape from slavery, united states of america (usa). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa. Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.

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