Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property

Synopsis

In 1831, Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in the United States that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their families, the eventual execution of 55 rebels and the retribution lynching of more than 200 innocent slaves. Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property examines how the story of Turner’s revolt has been interpreted throughout history and how it continues to raise new questions about the nature of terrorism and other forms of violent resistance to oppression. The film adopts an innovative structure by interspersing documentary footage and interviews with dramatizations of these different versions of Turner’s story. A unique collaboration between MacArthur Genius Award feature director Charles Burnett, acclaimed historian of slavery Kenneth S. Greenberg and Academy Award-nominated documentary producer Frank Christopher, Nat Turner is a compelling look at one of history’s most mysterious figures.

Main Cast

Carl Lumbly

Nat Turner - Gray

Age : N/A | Popularity : 55%

Justin Dray

Thomas Gray

Age : N/A | Popularity : 14%

Megan Gallagher

Margaret Whitehead

Age : N/A | Popularity : 38%

Charles Burnett

Lucinda

Age : 80 | Popularity : 30%

Ossie Davis

Himself

Age : 87 | Popularity : 75%

Frank Faucette

Jesse

Age : 45 | Popularity : 4%

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 66%

Harry Kollatz Jr.

Benjamin Phipps

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Charles Burnett
Writing	Writer	Charles Burnett Frank Christopher Kenneth S. Greenberg
Camera	Director of Photography	John L. Demps Jr.
Lighting	Gaffer	Jay Kemp
Production	Producer	Frank Christopher
	Co-Producer	Kenneth S. Greenberg
Editing	Editor	Frank Christopher
Costume & Make-Up	Makeup Department Head	Dionne Pitsikoulis
Art	Assistant Property Master	R. Mark Hughes
Department	Role	Name

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