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Emperor

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39min
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.1K
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Dayo Okeniyi in Emperor (2020)
Inspired by the true legend of Shields Green (Dayo Okeniyi) who, in 1859, escaped from a plantation and made a daring journey north where he met Frederick Douglass (Harry Lenix) and John Brown (James Cromwell). With the opportunity to continue to freedom in Canada, Green instead chose to fight to end slavery in the raid at Harper’s Ferry. Briarcliff Entertainment Presents, A Sobini Films Production in association with Hudlin Productions directed by Mark Amin and written by Pat Charles and Mark Amin.
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An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.

IMDb RATING
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1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Amin
  • Writers
    • Mark Amin
    • Pat Charles
  • Stars
    • Bruce Dern
    • James Cromwell
    • Ben Robson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Amin
  • Writers
    • Mark Amin
    • Pat Charles
  • Stars
    • Bruce Dern
    • James Cromwell
    • Ben Robson
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    • 43User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    'Emperor' Star Kat Graham Was Inspired by This Hollywood Icon
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    Emperor (2020)
    James Cromwell, Ben Aycrigg, and Connor Hammond in Emperor (2020)
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    James Cromwell and Dayo Okeniyi in Emperor (2020)
    Patrick Roper and Director Mark Amin discussing a scene in Emperor.
    Mark Amin Directs Actor Patrick Roper in Emperor
    Ben Robson, Brad Carter, Mark Ashworth, Emperor
    Brad Carter as "Grady", Emperor
    Brad Carter as "Grady", Emperor
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    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Levi Coffinas Levi Coffin
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • John Brownas John Brown
    Ben Robson
    Ben Robson
    • Luke McCabeas Luke McCabe
    Kat Graham
    Kat Graham
    • Deloresas Delores
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • Truesdaleas Truesdale
    Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton
    • Sarah Greenas Sarah Green
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Robert E. Leeas Robert E. Lee
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Frederick Douglassas Frederick Douglass
    Paul Scheer
    Paul Scheer
    • Duvane Hendersonas Duvane Henderson
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Randolph Stevensas Randolph Stevens
    Brad Carter
    Brad Carter
    • Gradyas Grady
    Keean Johnson
    Keean Johnson
    • Rufus Kellyas Rufus Kelly
    Brian F. Durkin
    Brian F. Durkin
    • Erbert Jenkinsas Erbert Jenkins
    Dayo Okeniyi
    Dayo Okeniyi
    • Shields Greenas Shields Green
    Nicholas Logan
    Nicholas Logan
    • Gunther Bowmanas Gunther Bowman
    Mark Ashworth
    Mark Ashworth
    • Reverendas Reverend
    Kraig Dane
    Kraig Dane
    • Shooting Overseeras Shooting Overseer
    Kevin Wayne
    Kevin Wayne
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      • Mark Amin
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      • Mark Amin
      • Pat Charles
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    An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.
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      • Rated PG-13 for violence throughout, language including racial epithets, and some disturbing images
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    • Quotes

      Shields Green: This man will never be a slave, yet he is willing to risk his life and the life of his sons.. so we can be free. No sir. I cannot sit idle while this man fights for me. We can't all fight this war with a pen Mr. Douglas. Some of us best equipped to fight this war with a gun. I think I'll go with the old man.

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    Top review
    8/10
    Another untold story of American and black history
    Great historical untold story, reminiscent of 12 Years a Slave, I wish it could have been longer to focus more historical attributes and heroes .
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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Імператор
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Jackson, Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hudlin Entertainment
      • Sobini Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39min
    • Color
      • Color

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