 Nate Parker | Nate Parker's directorial debut made it's first appearance at Sundance early this year, but since then The Birth of a Nation has picked up steam for it's nationwide release on October 7th. The title of the film is taken directly from the 1915 silent film, often regarded as the most racist film in history. Nate Parker played hard ball to get the film about Nat Turner onto the big screen. He said he “would never act again” if this film wasn't financed. The film got made and he's starring as the titular character. You might remember from your U.S. History classes that Nat Turner led an unsuccessful and violent slave rebellion. |
The film is not intended as a lighthearted documentary. It makes many racial implications that are culturally timely with the mixture of peaceful and physical altercations sweeping the nation.
There's already Oscar buzz for the film and it certainly has a chance at sweeping the categories. These kind of serious dramas are the kind I have to be in the mood for. I've never been a particular fan of Nate Parker either despite his reasonable acting abilities. His homophobia and rape charges have never amounted to me paying any passing interest in him. However, his commentary on racial injustice are not to be over looked. This film is sure to offer all of that. Not to mention. Oscar worthy movies always make you sound more culturally aware.
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