• The Birth of a Nation

  • Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement
  • By: Nate Parker
  • Narrated by: Nate Parker
  • Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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By: Nate Parker
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This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film The Birth of a Nation surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner, the leader of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turner's relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations.

The Birth of a Nation presents the philosophy and craft behind the making of the film, situating the film's relevance not only within cinematic history but also within the greater dialog of race, subjugation, and resistance. In addition to "My Journey with Nat Turner" by writer/director Nate Parker, the book will also feature "The Unbroken Chain of Enslaved African Resistance and Rebellion" by Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry, "Slavery and (In)Justice During the Nat Turner Rebellion: History and Legacy of the 'Rule of Law' in America" by Alfred L. Brophy, "Nat Turner at the Crossroads: African Iconography and Cosmologies in The Birth of a Nation" by Kelley Fanto Deetz, PhD, and "Why Nat Turner Matters: The Importance of History in Contemporary Consciousness" by Brian Favors, MEd.

More than just a tie-in, this book seeks to educate the listener as to Nat Turner's legacy and influence. By bringing together an array of artists and intellectuals, this book speaks directly to Turner's importance throughout history and especially his relevance to contemporary social relations.

©2016 Nate Parker (P)2016 Simon & Schuster Audio

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This guy Nate Parker is officially my new fave!!!!

This audible book journalizes the superb movie, Nate Parker's 'Birth of a Nation'. It's an excellent account of the behind the scenes road to accomplishment of this powerful story of the hero white Americans never want to acknowledge. (I wonder why.) Thanks Nate. Seriously: Thanks fam!!!!

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Let’s teach the truth, the whole truth, without biasing it to our students

Nate Parker has put a very positive spin on the TRUTH! I highly recommended that the contributions of Nate Turner and other Black freedom fighters be included in teaching American History to all of our students. And it should be taught a a truthful positive way just like we talk about the contributions of other races to American history. It is all American history.

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Very informative

Enjoyed listening to this book and getting some takeaways from the past that can apply today.

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A Story that Must be Shared

This is indeed a very memorable piece of work. I found it very interesting how during, Nat's rebellion, slave owners considered abolishing slavery for their nightmares have come to life. Thank you for your research and hard work for this project, Mr. Parker. -Epp's Entertainment

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Educational

during this narrative I learned a lot of details not taught in class at university

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