Emancipation

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Non-Premiere Cinema Society members granted admission starting 20 minutes prior to showtime.

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Emancipation

December 8, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Emancipation
Courtesy of Apple TV+

“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 film is inspired by the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter,” taken during a Union Army medical examination, that first appeared in Harper’s Weekly. One image, known as “The Scourged Back,” which shows Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by his enslavers, ultimately contributed to growing public opposition to slavery.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Written by Bill Collage
Starring Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor
2h 12m

Details

Date:
December 8, 2022
Time:
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Category:

Venue

SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre
2044 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States