Movie review of new Apple Original Films title "Emancipation". Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by William N. Collage. Limited release in theaters from December 2nd - December 9th. Streaming on Apple TV+ starting on December 9th, 2022.

Synopsis

"Emancipation" tells the story of Peter (Will 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.