“Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter,” taken during a Union Army medical examination, that first appeared in Harper’s Weekly. One image, known as “The Scourged Back,” which shows Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by his enslavers, ultimately contributed to growing public opposition to slavery.
Studio
Apple Studios
Release Date
December 9, 2022
Trailers & Videos
Official Trailer
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Cast & Crew
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Will Smith
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Ben Foster
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Charmaine Bingwa
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Gilbert Owuor
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Antoine Fuqua
Director
Executive Producer
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William N. Collage
Writer
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Will Smith
Producer
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Jon Mone
Producer
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Claire Heath
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