Set in the pre-Civil War era, the movie tells the story of Nat Turner, a highly educated and devout slave who becomes a preacher. His owner, Samuel Turner, sees potential in Nat's abilities and uses him to calm rebellious slaves. However, as Nat witnesses numerous atrocities, he decides to lead a rebellion to free his people.
The Birth of a Nation
In the antebellum South, a literate slave and preacher named Nat Turner leads a daring rebellion.
