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Set against the antebellum South, The Birth of a Nation follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat's preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

Nate Parker writes, directs and stars in The Birth of a Nation, released on DVD and Blu-ray by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on 17th April 2017. The cast also features Aja Naomi King, Penelope Ann Miller and Jackie Earle Haley.

Special Features

DVD Special Features

  • Rise Up: The Legacy of Nat Turner Documentary
  • Feature Commentary by Director Nate Parker
  • Gallery

Blu-Ray Special Features

  • Rise Up: The Legacy of Nat Turner Documentary
  • Feature Commentary by Director Nate Parker
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Director Commentary
  • The Birth of a Nation: The Making of a Movement
  • #AmeriCAN (Short Film) with Optional Director Commentary
  • Free God Spoken Word
  • Celebration of Independent Voices - Nate Parker
  • Shooting Script
  • Gallery