Will Smith‘s new film, “Emancipation,” is set to hit cinemas and the Apple TV streaming service this coming December.
“Emancipation” is an Apple Original Film, directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith.
The film will premiere in theaters on 02 December 2022, and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, 09 December 2022.
“Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (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.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:
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