When word spreads that President Lincoln has freed the slaves in rebelling states, Peter wants to find out if it’s true. For days, he will endure the chase of overseer Jim Fassel (Ben Foster) with the hope of encountering Lincoln’s army in Baton Rouge. Peter is a young black man who is interested in learning more about President Lincoln’s role in freeing the slaves. He spends days running from Jim Fassel, an overseer, in hopes of meeting up with any members of Lincoln’s army who may be nearby. ..
Is Emancipation based on a true story?
The photograph, which has been used to inspire abolitionism for over a century, was taken by photographer McPherson and Oliver in 1863. The photo shows the lacerated back of a slave known as “Whipped Peter”. This picture helped to spark the abolitionist movement, as it showed many the horrors of slavery.
Gordon escaped from the plantation of Captain John Lyons and his wife Bridget. After a 10-day chase, he met up with the Union army and was photographed. ..
To whom does Captain Lyons sell Peter?
Peter, a slave on the plantation of Captain John Lyons (Jayson Warner Smith), is sold to the Confederate Army. There, Fassel oversees Peter and hundreds of other enslaved men as they work on the Confederate railroad. ..
How does Peter escape?
Peter starts spreading the word about Lincoln freeing slaves in Confederate soldiers’ camps, getting everyone on board. This plan will help them gain freedom and protect themselves from the Union.
Peter makes it out of the slave market alive, but he and his companions are quickly surrounded by Fassel’s men. They all run at once, and chaos ensues. Fassel and his men kill several slaves as they run, but Peter makes it out. He tells his companions to spread out to improve their chances of not getting caught. Now, each of them is on their own.
Does Jim Fassel catch Peter?
Fassel continues to pursue Peter, even though it seems his efforts are fruitless. He is determined to catch him and bring him to justice.
Eventually, Peter comes across one of his fellow escapees and unintentionally leads Fassel’s dogs to him. Peter encourages him to rub onions all over his skin to divert the dogs from their smell. Peter does it to himself, but his friend doesn’t listen. The dogs lead Fassel right to him, whereas Peter is able to escape. ..
Peter then comes across a burning house, seemingly a casualty of a battle between Union and Confederate soldiers. The girl inside is alive but dying, so Peter tries to comfort her as she passes away. Two of Fassel’s men find him there, but he kills them and again escapes. ..
Does Peter kill Fassel?
Fassel finally catches up to Peter when he reaches the battleground of the Union army. Fassel pulls a gun on Peter and tells him to beg. Before he can pull the trigger, a Union soldier shoots him. He falls forward onto Peter and dies.
Does Peter join the Union army?
Peter is finally able to join the Union army, but he’s not immediately free. He’s not given much of a choice but to join their army. When Peter gives the general news of Confederate reinforcements that are soon to arrive, the general decides to send him with the other Black soldiers to take Port Hudson before the reinforcements arrive (knowing they will all likely die).
Captain Andre Cailloux (Mustafa Shakir) said that Port Hudson is a killing field. Most of the soldiers die, but Peter rallies them mid-battle to rush the Confederate soldiers and win the battle. ..
How does Emancipation end? Is Peter reunited with his family?
Emancipation came to an end when Union soldiers marched into Captain Lyons’ plantation. After Captain Lyons was shot and killed, the soldiers announced to his slaves that they were free. Peter and the other soldiers were ordered to help them, so Peter rushed through the crowd to search for his family. ..
Finally, he finds Dodienne and her children. Dodienne has lost her hand (something she had to do intentionally to avoid being sold), but she embraces her husband, elated for them to be reunited. ..
Emancipation is a powerful and stirring film that tells the story of a woman who is forced to leave her home and live on the streets after being freed from slavery. The film is based on the life of abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1852. The story follows Miss Stowe as she travels from her home in Kentucky to freedom in Maryland, and it is clear that she has a great deal of courage and determination. Emancipation is an important film that should be watched by all who care about justice and human rights.
