Nate Parker’s controversial The Birth of a Nation comes out Friday, and while many are shunning his directorial debut in light of his personal life, there’s no denying how important this film is.
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One thing Parker’s reiterated all over the media is that this movie is bigger than he is. After screening the film at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, I was blown away by the vulnerability, depth and strength of The Birth of a Nation.
Check out these powerful images from the film.
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