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Emancipation
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Emancipation

2022-12-02 · 132 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · War · History

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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Directors
Antoine Fuqua
Production companies
Westbrook, McFarland Entertainment, Escape Artists, Apple Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Will SmithWill SmithPeter
Ben FosterBen FosterJim Fassel
Charmaine BingwaCharmaine BingwaDodienne
Gilbert OwuorGordon
Ronnie Gene BlevinsRonnie Gene BlevinsHarrington
Aaron MotenAaron MotenKnowls
Jabbar LewisJabbar LewisTomas
Michael LuwoyeMichael LuwoyeJohn
Steven OggSteven OggHoward
Grant HarveyGrant HarveyLeeds
Mustafa ShakirMustafa ShakirLt. Andrew Cailloux
Paul Ben-VictorPaul Ben-VictorMajor G. Halstead
David DenmanDavid DenmanGeneral William Dwight
Jesse C. BoydJesse C. BoydMike Hurley
Imani PullumImani PullumBetsy
Jeremiah FriedlanderJeremiah FriedlanderScipion
Jordyn McIntoshJordyn McIntoshLaurette
Landon Chase DuboisLittle Peter
Austin AlexanderAustin AlexanderTrapp
Britton WebbBritton WebbBijoux

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