Freedom
"John Newton's Amazing Grace"
Originally released in 2014. Freedom is a drama/music film. directed by Peter Cousens.
Starring Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., and William Sadler
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Budget
$14.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,500,000
Production Companies
- Production One
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed Freedom?
Freedom was directed by Peter Cousens.
How long is Freedom?
Freedom has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Freedom released?
Freedom was released on August 21, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Freedom?
The main cast of Freedom includes Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler, Sharon Leal, David Rasche.