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The Birth of a Nation

Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement

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Narrator Nate Parker

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Length 1 hour 59 minutes
Language English
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This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation, surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner, the leader of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turnerโ€™s relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations.

Based on astounding events in American history, The Birth of a Nation is the epic story of one man championing the spirit of resistance as he leads a rough-and-tumble group into a revolt against injustice and slavery.

Breathing new life into a story that has been rife with controversy and prejudice for over two centuries, the film follows the rise of the visionary Virginian slave, Nat Turner. Hired out by his owner to preach to and placate slaves on drought-plagued plantations, Turner eventually transforms into an inspired, impassioned, and fierce anti-slavery leader.

Beautifully illustrated with stills from the movie and original illustrations, the book also features an essay by writer/director, Nate Parker, contributions by members of the cast and crew, and commentary by educator Brian Favors and historians Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry who place Nat Turner and the rebellion he led into historical context. The Birth of a Nation reframes the way we think about slavery and resistance as it explores the passion, determination, and faith that inspired Nat Turner to sacrifice everything for freedom.

Nateย Parker is an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Since his breakout role inย The Great Debaters, alongsideย Denzelย Washington and Forrestย Whitakerโ€”allย of whom receivedย NAACPย Image Awards for their respectiveย rolesโ€”Parkerย has gone on to star in such films asย American Skin,ย The Secret Life of Bees,ย Red Hook Summer, andย Non-Stopย while working with Hollywood greats such as Liamย Neeson, Terrance Howard, Cubaย Gooding, Jr., and Spike Lee. Parker also works with numerous charity organizations such as 100 Men of Excellence, Boys and Girls Club of America and Peace4Kids. His filmย The Birth of a Nationย sold at theย Sundanceย Film Festival for a record-shattering $17.5 million and is set to release in October 2016.

Nateย Parker is an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Since his breakout role inย The Great Debaters, alongsideย Denzelย Washington and Forrestย Whitakerโ€”allย of whom receivedย NAACPย Image Awards for their respectiveย rolesโ€”Parkerย has gone on to star in such films asย American Skin,ย The Secret Life of Bees,ย Red Hook Summer, andย Non-Stopย while working with Hollywood greats such as Liamย Neeson, Terrance Howard, Cubaย Gooding, Jr., and Spike Lee. Parker also works with numerous charity organizations such as 100 Men of Excellence, Boys and Girls Club of America and Peace4Kids. His filmย The Birth of a Nationย sold at theย Sundanceย Film Festival for a record-shattering $17.5 million and is set to release in October 2016.

Audiobook details

Author:

Narrator:
Nate Parker

ISBN:
9781508230250

Length:
1 hour 59 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Audio

Publication date:

Edition:
Unabridged

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