What is Emancipation Starring Will Smith About on Apple TV+?

Madison — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:37:00 +0000

Emancipation is another original movie coming to Apple TV + starring actor, Will Smith. The film is set to premiere in theaters on Friday, December 2, 2022 before it starts streaming on Apple TV+. Let’s dive in to find out more about the new Will Smith movie.

What is Emancipation About?

Emancipation tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.

The Will Smith film is inspired by true events. It is based around the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter,” taken during a Union Army medical examination. The image called “The Scourged Back” was one image that truly inspired it. The image depicts Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by enslavers.

Full Cast List

Will Smith
Ben Foster
Charmaine Bingwa
Gilbert Owuor
Mustafa Shakir
Steven Ogg
Grant Harvey
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Jayson Warner Smith
Jabbar Lewis
Michael Luwoye
Aaron Moten
Imani Pullum

Full Crew List

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: William N. Collage
Producers:
Will Smith
Jon Mone
Joey McFarland
Todd Black
Executive Producers:
Chris Brigham
Antoine Fuqua
James Lassiter
Heather Washington
Cliff Roberts
Glen Basner
Scott Greenberg

Watch the Official Movie Trailer Video

How to Watch Emancipation on Apple TV+

Emancipation will premiere in theaters on Friday December 2, 2022 before it streams online. It will be available to stream on Apple TV+ a week later on Friday December 9, 2022.