Birth of a Nation - DVD

Set on America's southern plantations before the Civil War, The Birth of a Nation follows the story of Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher. His financially struggling owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), exploits Nat's skills to subdue rebellious slaves. As Nat witnesses countless atrocities against himself and his fellow slaves, he plans an uprising in the hope of leading his people to freedom.