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Inspired by a true story. Escaped slave Sheilds 'Emperor' Green (Dayo Okeniyi) fights his way north and joins forces with...
Inspired by a true story. Escaped slave Sheilds 'Emperor' Green (Dayo Okeniyi) fights his way north and joins forces with abolitionist John Brown (James Cromwell), for a daring raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in an effort to inspire a slave revolt.
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67 %15 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
62 %61 reviewsAudience score rating
"'Black Panther' meets 'The Birth of a Nation' in this rousing account of Shields Green, who escaped the shackles of slavery to fight alongside abolitionist John Brown."
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Variety
Variety"Okeniyi has a strong presence that conveys a genuine moral authority. It stands in stark relief against the movie's consistently cartoonish portrayals of the white slavers."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Re-presents a dark period in American history without being inspired or insightful enough to be worth your curiosity or emotional investment."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"As the film progresses, several cast members look like they'd be more comfortable in a Drunk History short; others just look like they'd be more comfortable working for somebody with experience directing actors."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterEmperor (2020) | Details
- Rating
- CTC,
- Runtime
- 99
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
