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Feature film — 2022

Emancipation (2022)

7.72h 12mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 1,319 votes.

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Director: Antoine Fuqua

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Cast & crew

Will Smith as Peter

Will Smith

Peter

Ben Foster as Jim Fassel

Ben Foster

Jim Fassel

Charmaine Bingwa as Dodienne

Charmaine Bingwa

Dodienne

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Gilbert Owuor

Gordon

Ronnie Gene Blevins as Harrington

Ronnie Gene Blevins

Harrington

Aaron Moten as Knowls

Aaron Moten

Knowls

Jabbar Lewis as Tomas

Jabbar Lewis

Tomas

Michael Luwoye as John

Michael Luwoye

John

Steven Ogg as Howard

Steven Ogg

Howard

Grant Harvey as Leeds

Grant Harvey

Leeds

Mustafa Shakir as Lt. Andrew Cailloux

Mustafa Shakir

Lt. Andrew Cailloux

Paul Ben-Victor as Major G. Halstead

Paul Ben-Victor

Major G. Halstead

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