Emancipation is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Willam N. Collage. The movie is based on a true story about a man named Peter, who was an enslaved person from Louisiana. Peter escapes from his plantation and embarks on a dangerous journey through the swamps, avoiding slave catchers and deadly animals to reunite with his wife and children.
The film's lead role is played by Will Smith, and it is one of his most anticipated roles in years. He immersed himself in the role by losing weight and spending long hours in the makeup chair to capture the character's physical appearance and emotion.
The movie is set during the 1860s and will explore the issue of slavery in America. It aims to highlight the inhumane treatment of enslaved people during that period and the struggle of those who fought for their freedom. Emancipation also tackles themes of love, family, and the unbreakable bonds that tie them together.
The film's production was halted for a short while after Georgia's passing of the highly controversial voting rights restriction bill. This resulted in the change of location for the shoot. Apple Studios, who acquired distribution rights for the film, has promised to continue its work with the state of Georgia and other states with similar practices to promote equitable voting rights and protections for all voters who seek representation.
Emancipation is set to premiere on Apple TV+. The movie has been highly anticipated by fans and the movie community, and it's expected to be one of the year's biggest movies. The release date is yet to be announced, but it's expected to be sometime in 2022.