Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property
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In 1831, Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in the United States that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their families, the eventual execution of 55 rebels and the retribution lynching of more than 200 innocent slaves. Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property examines how the story of Turner’s revolt has been interpreted throughout history and how it continues to raise new questions about the nature of terrorism and other forms of violent resistance to oppression. The film adopts an innovative structure by interspersing documentary footage and interviews with dramatizations of these different versions of Turner’s story. A unique collaboration between MacArthur Genius Award feature director Charles Burnett, acclaimed historian of slavery Kenneth S. Greenberg and Academy Award-nominated documentary producer Frank Christopher, Nat Turner is a compelling look at one of history’s most mysterious figures.
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Principal cast & crew: 29
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Edited by Frank ChristopherShot by John L Demps JrScored by Todd CappsDesigned by Liba Daniels
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29 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Herbert Aptheker
as Self
Carl Lumbly
as Nat Turner - Gray
Ayuko Babu
as Self
Justin Dray
as Thomas Gray
Charles Burnett
as Director
Megan Gallagher
as Margaret Whitehead
Resharma Coleman
as Lucinda
Alan Crawford
as Guy from Southampton County
Ossie Davis
as Himself
Kim Dalton
as Sally Travers
Frank Faucette
as Jesse
Mary Kemp Davis
as Professor
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10Directors
1Writers
4Producers
2Other crew
6Parents Guide
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