2016 The Birth of a Nation Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites. Credits Director Nate Parker Producers Michael Novogratz , Jason Michael Berman , Aaron L. Gilbert Writers Jean McGianni Celestin , Nate Parker Cinematographer Elliot Davis Composer Henry Jackman Cast Nate Parker , Armie Hammer , Aja Naomi King , Jackie Earle Haley , Penelope Ann Miller , Gabrielle Union , Mark Boone Junior , Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor , Dwight Henry , Esther Scott Studios TSG Entertainment , Bron Studios , Creative Wealth Media Finance , Mandalay Pictures , Phantom Four , Argent Pictures , Tiny Giant Entertainment , Novofam Productions , Follow Through Productions , Infinity Entertainment , Oster Media , Point Made Films , Juniper Productions , Hit 55 Ventures Genre Drama Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax
