tells the triumphant story of Peter , 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 inThe release of the new trailer on Monday has, as you can imagine, attracted considerable buzz online for the film, which was directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua.and can’t begin to tell how powerful this is for OUR community and OUR history. It’s a story of adversity, of resilience, of love, and of triumph.