Movie
Emancipation
2022R2h 12m7.8 / 10
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Emancipation
Cast
Will SmithPeter
Ben FosterJim Fassel
Charmaine BingwaDodienneGilbert OwuorGordon
Ronnie Gene BlevinsHarrington
Aaron MotenKnowls
Jabbar LewisTomas
Michael LuwoyeJohnCredits
- Directed by
- Antoine Fuqua
- Written by
- Bill Collage
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
WestbrookUnited States- McFarland EntertainmentUnited States
Escape ArtistsUnited States
Apple StudiosUnited States
Themes
based on true storyblack slaveescape from slaveryslaveryunited states of america (usa)
