This official tie-in towards the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation, surveys the annals and legacy of Nat Turner, the first choice 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 incredible events in American history, The Labor and birth of a Nation is the epic story of 1 man championing the spirit of resistance as he prospects a rough-and-tumble group right into a revolt against injustice and slavery..Read More about The Delivery of a Nation: Nat Turner as well as the Making of the Movement

Breathing new lease of life into a tale that is rife with controversy and prejudice for over two hundreds of years, the film follows the rise from the visionary Virginian slave, Nat Turner. Employed out by his owner to preach to and placate slaves on drought-plagued plantations, Turner eventually transforms into an influenced, impassioned, and brutal anti-slavery leader.

Amazingly illustrated with stills in the movie and unique illustrations, the publication also features an article by article writer/director, Nate Parker, efforts by members of the solid and staff, and commentary by educator Brian Mementos and historians Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry who place Nat Turner as well as the rebellion he led into historic context. The Delivery of a Country reframes just how we think about slavery and resistance as it explores the enthusiasm, determination, and faith that motivated Nat Turner to sacrifice everything for freedom.