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Emancipation

Emancipation

Drama History War
2022, Movie, 2h 12min
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
Cast: Will Smith, Ben Foster

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Will Smith
as Peter
Ben Foster
as Jim Fassel
Charmaine Bingwa
as Dodienne
Ronnie Gene Blevins
as Harrington
Aaron Moten
as Knowls
Jabbar Lewis
as Tomas
Michael Luwoye
as John
Steven Ogg
as Howard
Grant Harvey
as Leeds
Mustafa Shakir
as Lt. Andrew Cailloux

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