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Movie Review: #TheBirthofaNation

Can the beautifully complex The Birth of a Nation survive against an impossible wave of scandal? Review by Matt Cummings If the current political and social climate of our country has you wanting for something more pure and true, The Birth of a Nation comes at just the right time, for what should be Director/Writer Nate Parker's finest hour. The question is whether his untenable personal scandal will wreck this incredible film's chances for Oscar success and cinematic immortality. Life in the deep South of the early 1800's is one of blacks in bondage and cruel masters intent on seeing their property remain so. Even with these roles so clearly defined, the educated Virginia slave Nat Turner (Parker) enjoys a markedly better life. His owner Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer) sees great things in Nat, allowing him to run a small church on the plantation and even defends him against more abusive owners like Raymond Cobb (Jackie Earl Haley). But Samuel is also keenly

IN-THEATER VOTER REGISTRATION INITIATIVE FOR THE RELEASE OF #THEBIRTHOFANATION

FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES ANNOUNCES IN-THEATRE VOTER REGISTRATION INITIATIVE FOR THE RELEASE OF ‘ THE BIRTH OF A NATION ’ To support National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, Fox Searchlight Pictures will be launching a Nationwide Voter Registration initiative to encourage Americans to register to vote. Fox Searchlight has aligned with theater chains and voting partners, who will hold voter enrollment in theatre lobbies on National Voter Registration Day prior to special promotional screenings of ‘The Birth of a Nation.’ The initiative will continue opening weekend of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ -- October 7th-9th, 2016. The acting talent from ‘The Birth of a Nation’—Nate Parker, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Aja Naomi King and Gabrielle Union—have recorded the following PSA to raise awareness about exercising the right to vote which will be shown prior to the promotional screenings on September 27th: Fox Searchlight has teamed up with voting organizations wh

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE BIRTH OF A NATION In Las Vegas

Enter for a chance to see  THE BIRTH OF A NATION  on Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM in Las Vegas. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The film stars NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER, JACKIE EARLE HALEY, MARK BOONE JR., COLMAN DOMINGO, AUNJANUE ELLIS, DWIGHT HENRY, AJA NAOMI KING, ESTHER SCOTT, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH AND GABRIELLE UNION . See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE BIRTH OF A NATION In Phoenix

Enter for a chance to see  THE BIRTH OF A NATION  on Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM in Phoenix. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The film stars NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER, JACKIE EARLE HALEY, MARK BOONE JR., COLMAN DOMINGO, AUNJANUE ELLIS, DWIGHT HENRY, AJA NAOMI KING, ESTHER SCOTT, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH AND GABRIELLE UNION . See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENTER-

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE BIRTH OF A NATION In New Orleans

Enter for a chance to see  THE BIRTH OF A NATION  on Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM in New Orleans. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The film stars NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER, JACKIE EARLE HALEY, MARK BOONE JR., COLMAN DOMINGO, AUNJANUE ELLIS, DWIGHT HENRY, AJA NAOMI KING, ESTHER SCOTT, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH AND GABRIELLE UNION . See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENT

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE BIRTH OF A NATION In Memphis

Enter for a chance to see  THE BIRTH OF A NATION  on Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM in Memphis. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The film stars NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER, JACKIE EARLE HALEY, MARK BOONE JR., COLMAN DOMINGO, AUNJANUE ELLIS, DWIGHT HENRY, AJA NAOMI KING, ESTHER SCOTT, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH AND GABRIELLE UNION . See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENTER-

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See THE BIRTH OF A NATION In Houston

Enter for a chance to see  THE BIRTH OF A NATION  on Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM in HOUSTON. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. The film stars NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER, JACKIE EARLE HALEY, MARK BOONE JR., COLMAN DOMINGO, AUNJANUE ELLIS, DWIGHT HENRY, AJA NAOMI KING, ESTHER SCOTT, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH AND GABRIELLE UNION . See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENTER-

THE BIRTH OF A NATION Offical Trailer

Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner ( Nate Parker ), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner ( Armie Hammer ), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Please Leave A Comment-

#THEBIRTHOFANATION Living Poster

Check out the official living poster for Nate Parker's THE BIRTH OF A NATION -- in theaters October 7th. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. THE BIRTH OF A NATION WILL BE IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE OCTOBER 7, 2016. Please Leave A Comment-

Emotional Trailer For #THEBIRTHOFANATION

Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Please Leave A Comment-

THE BIRTH OF A NATION Will Be Released OCTOBER 7th

THE BIRTH OF A NATION WILL BE IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE OCTOBER 7, 2016. Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Directed by: Nate Parker Screenplay by: Nate Parker Produced by: Nate Parker, Kevin Turen, Jason Michael Berman, Aaron L. Gilbert, Preston L. Holmes Cast: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Aja Naomi King, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith, Gabrielle Union Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owne

THE BIRTH OF A NATION Sets Sundance Record

FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES ACQUIRES WRITER/DIRECTOR NATE PARKER ’S “ THE BIRTH OF A NATION ” STARRING NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER, JACKIE EARLE HALEY, MARK BOONE JR., COLMAN DOMINGO, AUNJANUE ELLIS, DWIGHT HENRY, AJA NAOMI KING, ESTHER SCOTT, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH AND GABRIELLE UNION Fox Searchlight Sets Sundance Record $17.5 Million Deal For ' The Birth Of A Nation ' Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula announced today that the company has acquired worldwide rights to writer, director, producer and star Nate Parker’s powerful slave drama THE BIRTH OF A NATION, which received a standing ovation following its Sundance Film Festival debut. The film stars Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Aja Naomi King, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith and Gabrielle Union. The film is a Bron Studios, Phantom Four, Mandalay Pictures and Tiny Giant

Join The @BeyondTheLights Twitter Party

Join us as we chat with Beyond The Lights ' Director Gina-Prince-Bythewood at a Twitter watch party tomorrow! Prepare for the Twitter on Tuesday, February 24 at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. Everyone will tweet along with @BeyondTheLights and Director Gina Prince-BYthewood using #MakeBTLNo1! and #BeyondTheLights. Please Leave A Comment-

#BeyondTheLights On Blu-ray February 24th

Beyond the Lights starring Noni ( Gugu Mbatha-Raw ) is the music world’s latest superstar, but the pressures of fame have her on the edge…until she meets Kaz ( Nate Parker ), a handsome young cop with political ambitions who’s been assigned to protect her. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of Noni's Mother (Oscar® Nominee Minnie Driver *) and Kaz's father ( Danny Glover ). But Kaz's love might be the missing piece that gives Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be. The critically acclaimed film was also recently nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Original Song “Grateful” By Diane Warren. *Supporting Actress, Good Will Hunting, 1997 Special Features ● Director's Cut (Blu-ray Only) ● Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tami Reiker, and Terilyn Shropshire (DVD & Blu-ray) ● Escape to Mexico 2.0 (DVD & Blu-ray) ● Changing th

Giveaway: #BEYONDTHELIGHTS Prize Pack

We got our hands on an AWESOME Prize Pack to giveaway to one lucky fan. Written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), BEYOND THE LIGHTS stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker (“MGK”) and Danny Glover . BEYOND THE LIGHTS is the story of Noni Jean, a hot new award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures cause Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. But can Kaz's love give Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be? One winner of your choosing can take home a BEYOND THE LIGHTS prize pack including the following items: Branded hoodie Branded lip gloss Brande

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For #BEYONDTHELIGHTS In Tempe, AZ

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For BEYOND THE LIGHTS on November 11, 2014 at 7:00PM in Tempe, AZ. Written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), BEYOND THE LIGHTS stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker (“MGK”) and Danny Glover . BEYOND THE LIGHTS is the story of Noni Jean, a hot new award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures cause Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. But can Kaz's love give Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be? Make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all your entertainment news and to be to noti

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For #BEYONDTHELIGHTS In Las Vegas

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For BEYOND THE LIGHTS on November 11, 2014 at 7:00PM in Las Vegas. Written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), BEYOND THE LIGHTS stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker (“MGK”) and Danny Glover . BEYOND THE LIGHTS is the story of Noni Jean, a hot new award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures cause Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. But can Kaz's love give Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be? Make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all your entertainment news and to be

#BEYONDTHELIGHTS - @DanceOnNetwork & Relativity Collaborate For #BeyondTheLightsContest

Relativity Studios and dance entertainment network Da ceOn have just announced a joint contest and YouTube influencer campaign for the upcoming movie BEYOND THE LIGHTS - opening in theaters nationwide on November 14th! The new romantic drama was written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball) and stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Colson "MGK" Baker and Danny Glover . DanceOn Network megastars, Les Twins, Willdabeast, Lil'Buck and Emily Sasson participated in the campaign by sharing their movie-inspired videos, featuring the song "Masterpiece" produced by The Dream and sung by the main character, Noni ( Gugu Mbatha-Raw ) and featuring Kid Culprit ( MGK ). And now, professional and amateur dancers alike can submit videos (showcasing how they were inspired by the movie's songs and themes) for the chance to win $1,000! Learn more about the contest and submit your video Here : Watch the DanceOn Network megastar

#BEYONDTHELIGHTS Clip “Lose The Jacket”

What would you do for the price of fame? Noni is learning what it takes for her to be a star, but it might not be what she expected. Does she do what it takes to move up in her career?? BEYOND THE LIGHTS , opening in theaters on November 14, is the new romantic drama written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), and starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Colson "MGK" Baker and Danny Glover . Beyond the Lights is the story of Noni, the music world’s latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. But it is ultimately Kaz's love that gives Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she wa

Images From @BeyondTheLights Opening Night Screening

Relativity Media's Opening Night Screening of BEYOND THE LIGHTS images. BEYOND THE LIGHTS . Written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), BEYOND THE LIGHTS stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker (“MGK”) and Danny Glover . See all the images after the Jump... BEYOND THE LIGHTS is the story of Noni Jean, a hot new award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures cause Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. But can Kaz's love give Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be? Please Leave A Comment-