The Birth of a Nation: Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement Audiobook (Free)

This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation, surveys the annals and legacy of Nat Turner, the first choice of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turner’s relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations.

Based on incredible events in American history, The Labor and birth of a Nation is the epic story of one man championing the spirit of resistance as he leads a rough-and-tumble group right into a revolt against injustice and slavery..Read More about The Delivery of a Country: Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement

Breathing new life into a story that has been rife with controversy and prejudice for over two decades, the film comes after the rise from the visionary Virginian slave, Nat Turner. Employed out by his owner to preach to and placate slaves on drought-plagued plantations, Turner eventually transforms into an inspired, impassioned, and fierce anti-slavery leader.

Attractively illustrated with stills in the movie and initial illustrations, the publication also features an essay by article writer/director, Nate Parker, efforts by members of the ensemble and staff, and commentary by educator Brian Mementos and historians Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry who place Nat Turner and the rebellion he led into historical context. The Birth of a Nation reframes just how we think about slavery and resistance as it explores the passion, determination, and faith that influenced Nat Turner to sacrifice everything for freedom.