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title: "The Birth of a Nation"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-birth-of-a-nation-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 339408
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Birth of a Nation (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-birth-of-a-nation-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Birth of a Nation is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios, Mandalay Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former slave ignites a 1831 rebellion, sparking brutal retaliation."

### Why Watch
- Compelling lead performance
- Insightful look at a pivotal uprising
- Strong period atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains strong violence and mature themes, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, intense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nate Parker
- **Networks / Studios**: Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios, Mandalay Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nate Parker** as *Nat Turner*
- **Armie Hammer** as *Samuel Turner*
- **Aja Naomi King** as *Cherry*
- **Jackie Earle Haley** as *Raymond Cobb*
- **Penelope Ann Miller** as *Elizabeth Turner*
- **Gabrielle Union** as *Esther*
- **Mark Boone Junior** as *Reverend Zalthall*
- **Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor** as *Nancy Turner*
- **Dwight Henry** as *Isaac Turner*
- **Esther Scott** as *Bridget Turner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film’s premise?
It follows Nat Turner, a former slave who leads a liberation movement in 1831 Virginia, provoking violent white retaliation.

### Q: Who portrays Nat Turner?
The role of Turner is played by Parker.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 7, 2016.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an American period drama.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
Yes, it is based on the historical 1831 slave rebellion led by Nat Turner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Birth of a Nation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/339408)
- [The Birth of a Nation (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birth_of_a_Nation_(2016_film))
- [Zrození národa – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zrozen%C3%AD_n%C3%A1roda)
- [The Birth of a Nation (2016 film) - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Birth_of_a_Nation_(2016_film))
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