Emancipation (Starring Will Smith) In Theaters Dec. 2, 2022

“Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery. He relies solely on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family. He must struggle 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”. The picture was taken during a Union Army medical examination. It 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 a growing public opposition to slavery.

In theaters on December 2, 2022. Then streaming on Apple+ on December 9, 2022