{"product_id":"the-birth-of-a-nation-fyc","title":"The Birth Of A Nation FYC","description":"The Birth Of A Nation FYC DVD VIDEO MOVIE historical drama Nat Turner uprising  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Fox Searchlight Pictures \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2016 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE BIRTH OF A NATION   FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Birth of a Nation (2016) is a historical drama written, directed by, and starring Nate Parker, which dramatizes the life of the enslaved preacher Nat Turner and the 1831 slave rebellion he led in Southampton County, Virginia. The film follows Turner's transformation from a literate, devout figure within his community into a leader who organizes an uprising against the brutal system of slavery, exploring his spiritual convictions, relationships, and the escalating violence of the era. Supporting performances include actors such as Armie Hammer, Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo, and Gabrielle Union, and the film is notable for its intensive focus on character-driven scenes, period production design, and its attempt to center Black resistance and agency in a story often relegated to the margins of American historical narratives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016, the movie won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award and was subsequently acquired in a high-profile deal by a major distributor, generating significant industry attention. Critics and audiences praised elements like the performances and the film's ambition in giving voice to a controversial historical figure, while its release also prompted broader conversations about representation, the retelling of traumatic histories, and the complexities surrounding artists who become public focal points. As a result, the film has been discussed not only as a cinematic retelling of a pivotal moment in American history but also as a cultural flashpoint that reignited debates over how the past is portrayed on screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Picture — Produced by:\u003cbr\u003eNate Parker, p.g.a.; Kevin Turen, p.g.a.; Jason Michael Berman, p.g.a.; Aaron L. Gilbert; Preston L. Holmes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Director:\u003cbr\u003eNate Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Original Screenplay:\u003cbr\u003eNate Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Actor:\u003cbr\u003eNate Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Supporting Actor:\u003cbr\u003eArmie Hammer; Mark Boone Jr.; Colman Domingo; Dwight Henry; Roger Guenveur Smith; Jackie Earle Haley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Supporting Actress:\u003cbr\u003eAunjanue Ellis; Aja Naomi King; Esther Scott; Gabrielle Union; Penelope Ann Miller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Film Editing:\u003cbr\u003eSteven Rosenblum, A.C.E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Cinematography:\u003cbr\u003eElliot Davis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Production Design:\u003cbr\u003eGeoffrey Kirkland (Production Designer); Jim Ferrell (Set Decorator)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Costume Design:\u003cbr\u003eFrancine Jamison-Tanchuck (Costume Designer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Sound Mixing:\u003cbr\u003eWhitney Ince (Production Sound Mixer); Brandon Proctor; Zach Martin (Re-recording Mixers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Sound Editing:\u003cbr\u003eMac Smith (Supervising Sound Editor \/ Sound Designer); Brandon Proctor (Supervising Sound Designer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Makeup and Hairstyling:\u003cbr\u003eAndrea Brotherton (Hair Designer); Douglas Noe (Makeup Designer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Original Score:\u003cbr\u003eHenry Jackman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fox Searchlight Pictures","offers":[{"title":"Used In Pamphlet","offer_id":51078117851414,"sku":"128241","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026212161134634scan.jpg?v=1772678433","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-birth-of-a-nation-fyc","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}