The Untold Story of Nat Turner|Sep. 09, 2016|USA|120 Min.|R
Genre: Drama
Description: The Birth of a Nation (2016) is a film that tells a powerful story divided into two equally significant parts. The first part concludes with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, followed by an intermission. During the New York premiere, the director, son of a Confederate soldier, addressed the audience, emphasizing his personal connection to the story.
The narrative revolves around two families: the Northern Stonemans and the Southern Camerons. The Stonemans include a U.S. Representative, his daughter, and two sons, while the Camerons consist of a doctor, his wife, and their five children. Phil Stoneman develops feelings for Margaret Cameron during a visit to their South Carolina estate. Meanwhile, Ben Cameron becomes captivated by a picture of Elsie Stoneman. As the Civil War breaks out, the young men from both families join the conflict, resulting in the deaths of the younger Stoneman and two Cameron brothers.
Ben Cameron, severely injured, faces execution but is saved when Elsie Stoneman, a nurse, and his mother intervene. His mother persuades President Lincoln to pardon him. However, after Lincoln’s assassination, the political climate shifts dramatically. Radical Republicans, led by Austin Stoneman, impose harsh measures on the South, marking the turbulent Reconstruction Era.
This film explores themes of love, loss, and the profound impact of historical events on individual lives and society.
Cast director: Nate Parker
Cast actor: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, Penelope Ann Miller, Gabrielle Union, Mark Boone Junior, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Esther Scott
Original name: The Birth of a Nation