The Birth of a Nation, Nate Parker
The Birth of a Nation, Nate Parker
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The Birth of a Nation
Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement

Author: Nate Parker

Narrator: Nate Parker

Unabridged: 1 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/27/2016


Synopsis

This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation, surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner, the leader of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turner’s relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations.

Based on astounding events in American history, The Birth of a Nation is the epic story of one man championing the spirit of resistance as he leads a rough-and-tumble group into a revolt against injustice and slavery.

Breathing new life into a story that has been rife with controversy and prejudice for over two centuries, the film follows the rise of the visionary Virginian slave, Nat Turner. Hired out by his owner to preach to and placate slaves on drought-plagued plantations, Turner eventually transforms into an inspired, impassioned, and fierce anti-slavery leader.

Beautifully illustrated with stills from the movie and original illustrations, the book also features an essay by writer/director, Nate Parker, contributions by members of the cast and crew, and commentary by educator Brian Favors and historians Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry who place Nat Turner and the rebellion he led into historical context. The Birth of a Nation reframes the way we think about slavery and resistance as it explores the passion, determination, and faith that inspired Nat Turner to sacrifice everything for freedom.

About Nate Parker

Nate Parker is an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Since his breakout role in The Great Debaters, alongside Denzel Washington and Forrest Whitaker—all of whom received NAACP Image Awards for their respective roles—Parker has gone on to star in such films as American SkinThe Secret Life of BeesRed Hook Summer, and Non-Stop while working with Hollywood greats such as Liam Neeson, Terrance Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Spike Lee. Parker also works with numerous charity organizations such as 100 Men of Excellence, Boys and Girls Club of America and Peace4Kids. His film The Birth of a Nation sold at the Sundance Film Festival for a record-shattering $17.5 million and is set to release in October 2016.


Reviews

Goodreads review by AMEERA

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Goodreads review by Oliver

Was hoping for more history around slave revolts and there was a little bit in this book... but the first half of the book was all about the process of shooting a movie about Nat Turner and the challenges with raising funds. Not quite what I was looking for.......more

Goodreads review by Jas

I wasn't planning on reading this book, but it landed on my desk by mistake (local librarian was very keen for me to read it even though I hadn't requested it!) I haven't watched either of the movies of the same title Birth of a Nation. The D W Griffith one was released in 1915 and it ended up reviv......more

Very interesting insight on the production of the movie 2016 movie "The Birth of a Nation." Due to the complications of a previous scandal of the director/lead actor coming back to light, the movie did not reach the popular Acclaim that it initially aspired for. That being said I will most likely ta......more