Emancipation (2022)
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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Ben FosterJim Fassel
Will SmithPeter
Charmaine BingwaDodienne
Gilbert OwuorGordon
Mustafa ShakirLt. Andrew Cailloux
Grant HarveyLeeds
Ronnie Gene BlevinsHarrington
Steven OggHowardJabbar LewisTomas
Michael LuwoyeJohn
Aaron MotenKnowls
Imani PullumBetsyKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinitySlavery · Black Slave · United StatesDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongEmotional intensityWarDirector preference42707
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What is Emancipation about?
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.
How long is Emancipation?
Emancipation has a runtime of 132 minutes.
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