Freedom (2014)
Freedom is a 2014 drama movie directed by Peter Cousens, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr. and William Sadler.
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
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What is Freedom about?
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
When was Freedom released?
Freedom was released on 21 August 2014.
How long is Freedom?
Freedom runs 1h 38m.
Who made Freedom?
Freedom was directed by Peter Cousens.
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Cast
- Bernhard Forcher as John Newton
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Samuel
- William Sadler as Plimpton
- Sharon Leal as Vanessa
- David Rasche as Jefferson Monroe
- Diane Salinger as Fanny
- John Franchi as Slave Buyer
- Terrence Mann as Barney Fagan
- Phillip Boykin as Big Hand
- Michael Goodwin as Garrett
- Tony Sheldon as Drew
- Jubilant Sykes as Ozias