The Birth of a Nation

Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement

By: Nate Parker

Narrated by: Nate Parker

This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation, surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner, the leader of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turner’s relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations.

Based on astounding events in American history, The Birth of a Nation is the epic story of one man championing the spirit of resistance as he leads a rough-and-tumble group into a revolt against injustice and slavery.

Breathing new life into a story that has been rife with controversy and prejudice for over two centuries, the film follows the rise of the visionary Virginian slave, Nat Turner. Hired out by his owner to preach to and placate slaves on drought-plagued plantations, Turner eventually transforms into an inspired, impassioned, and fierce anti-slavery leader.

Beautifully illustrated with stills from the movie and original illustrations, the book also features an essay by writer/director, Nate Parker, contributions by members of the cast and crew, and commentary by educator Brian Favors and historians Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry who place Nat Turner and the rebellion he led into historical context. The Birth of a Nation reframes the way we think about slavery and resistance as it explores the passion, determination, and faith that inspired Nat Turner to sacrifice everything for freedom.

A Story that Must be Shared

This is indeed a very memorable piece of work. I found it very interesting how during, Nat's rebellion, slave owners considered abolishing slavery for their nightmares have come to life. Thank you for your research and hard work for this project, Mr. Parker. -Epp's Entertainment

Very informative

Enjoyed listening to this book and getting some takeaways from the past that can apply today.

This guy Nate Parker is officially my new fave!!!!

This audible book journalizes the superb movie, Nate Parker's 'Birth of a Nation'. It's an excellent account of the behind the scenes road to accomplishment of this powerful story of the hero white Americans never want to acknowledge. (I wonder why.) Thanks Nate. Seriously: Thanks fam!!!!

Let’s teach the truth, the whole truth, without biasing it to our students

Nate Parker has put a very positive spin on the TRUTH! I highly recommended that the contributions of Nate Turner and other Black freedom fighters be included in teaching American History to all of our students. And it should be taught a a truthful positive way just like we talk about the contributions of other races to American history. It is all American history.

Informative

Exceptional background information.

I appreciate the author’s intentionality toward the listener’s understanding.

I look forward to watching the movie.