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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
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Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor is an American actress. Known for her work in several film and television productions, she has received several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Ellis in 2015
Ellis at event of The Book of Negroes in TIFF Bell Lightbox in 2015
Ellis at event of The Book of Negroes in TIFF Bell Lightbox in 2015
Ellis at an event Celebrating Black History Month in 2015
Ellis at an event Celebrating Black History Month in 2015
The Birth of a Nation (2016 film)
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The Birth of a Nation is a 2016 historical drama film written and directed by Nate Parker in his directorial debut. It is based on the story of Nat Turner, the enslaved man who led a slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia, in 1831. The film stars Parker as Turner, with Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Aja Naomi King, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith, Gabrielle Union, Penelope Ann Miller, and Jackie Earle Haley in supporting roles. Parker also petitioned financiers to invest in the film, ultimately getting $8.5 million in production budget, and started filming in May 2015 in Georgia. The film's title is an ironic callback to the 1915 KKK-focused silent film.
Nat Turner is played by Nate Parker, who also wrote, produced, and directed the film.
Gabrielle Union co-starred and is herself a rape survivor.
Gabrielle Union co-starred and is herself a rape survivor.
Actor Hal Holbrook wrote a letter to The New York Times praising the film and defending Parker.
Actor Hal Holbrook wrote a letter to The New York Times praising the film and defending Parker.