The Birth of a Nation Movie Information

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Overall Rank: 8585

Average Rating: 2.6/4

# of Ratings: 15

Theatrical Release Date: 10/07/2016

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 01/10/2017

Language: English

Genre: Drama

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Nate Parker

Actors: Nate Parker, Aja Naomi King, Colman Domingo, Jackie Earle Haley, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller

Plot: The story of Nat Turner, a former slave-turned preacher who is courted by Samuel Turner to preach to his unruly slaves. But as he witnesses countless atrocities and the abuse, Nat begins formulating a rebellion but the uprising is short-lived as the retaliation from the white population is swift and brutal. -- Chris Kavan

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Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/17/2019

Ironically titled after the 1915 racist propaganda film, "The Birth of a Nation" proves both bold and timely.

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Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/15/2017

The film has impact, but lacks focus and despite some strong performances, it was hard to really connect with those characters, especially when things go from rebellion to all-out massacre. It's still worth watching, but don't expect it to change your life.

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Matthew Brady - wrote on 12/03/2016

Birth of a Nation wasn't that good. Sorry folks. I mean, the film isn't bad or anything like that, but it's not standing ovation good. Like seriously, this got a standing ovation at Sundance? Is it because of that stupid #Oscarsowhite thing. The hype for this was just insane and kind of a waste. I'm glad the Oscar buzz for this died out. The film feels like a rehash of better slave movies. It's doesn't do anything different or unique to the story. It's bland in terms of film making and storytelling. There was no soul or heart to it. Half of it felt made up. The performances were good and couple of scenes that was pretty brutal, but that’s really it.

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