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EMANCIPATION
Wednesday, February 01, 2023, 07:00pm - 09:00pm

2022 | R| 2H12MIN
"Emancipation" tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of "Whipped Peter," taken during a Union Army medical examination, that first appeared in Harper's Weekly. One image, known as "The Scourged Back," which shows Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by his enslavers, ultimately contributed to growing public opposition to slavery.

Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2281686297/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

Location :: Clubhouse Cinema