Ascension Day (2007)

A drama focused on Nat Turner and the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia.

Director:

Akosua Busia

Writers:

Michael Henry Brown (play), Michael Henry Brown (screenplay)

Stars:

John Amos, Michael Bear, Paul Benjamin

Cast

Credited cast:
John Amos	...	Henry
Michael Bear	...	Crixus
Paul Benjamin	...	Sam
Michael Bretten	...	Young Girls Pop (as Michael Robert)
Akosua Busia	...	Cherry
Christina Cox	...	Margaret Whitehead
James Denton	...	Brother John
Troy DeWalt	...	Lynch mob leader
Peter Dinklage	...	Brantly
Rylee Fansler	...	Abigail
Gary Gibbs	...	Freedom Fighter
Lamar Hughes	...	Travis 8
Zeljko Ivanek	...	Master Travis
Sonari Jo	...	Redic
Harris Laskawy	...	Reese

Storyline

The title comes from language in the Constitution that counted each enslaved black man as three-fifths of a person for the purposes of determining Southern representation in Congress.. Turner led the most successful slave rebellion ever but was ultimately lynched along with many other slaves.

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Plot Keywords:

south | uprising | slavery | based on play | number in title

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

3/5 of a Man

Filming Locations:

Cambria, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,275,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

3/5th's, Freedom Reign Productions, Oxbow Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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