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Emancipation

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Emancipation

7.8

2h 12m

2022

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.

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Trailer

DramaWarHistory

slaverybased on true storyblack slaveescape from slaveryunited states of america (usa)

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Cast & Crew

Will Smith

Will Smith

as Peter

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

as Jim Fassel

Charmaine Bingwa

Charmaine Bingwa

as Dodienne

Gilbert Owuor

Gilbert Owuor

as Gordon

Ronnie Gene Blevins

Ronnie Gene Blevins

as Harrington

Aaron Moten

Aaron Moten

as Knowls

Jabbar Lewis

Jabbar Lewis

as Tomas

Michael Luwoye

Michael Luwoye

as John

Steven Ogg

Steven Ogg

as Howard

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