Emperor (2020)

2020

99 mins

Inspired by a true story. Escaped slave Sheilds 'Emperor' Green (Dayo Okeniyi) fights his way north and joins forces with... More

Inspired by a true story. Escaped slave Sheilds 'Emperor' Green (Dayo Okeniyi) fights his way north and joins forces with abolitionist John Brown (James Cromwell), for a daring raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in an effort to inspire a slave revolt.

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Emperor (2020) | Ratings & Reviews

67_%15 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
62_%61 reviews
Audience score rating

"'Black Panther' meets 'The Birth of a Nation' in this rousing account of Shields Green, who escaped the shackles of slavery to fight alongside abolitionist John Brown."

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Variety

"Okeniyi has a strong presence that conveys a genuine moral authority. It stands in stark relief against the movie's consistently cartoonish portrayals of the white slavers."

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The New York Times

"Re-presents a dark period in American history without being inspired or insightful enough to be worth your curiosity or emotional investment."

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RogerEbert.com

"As the film progresses, several cast members look like they'd be more comfortable in a Drunk History short; others just look like they'd be more comfortable working for somebody with experience directing actors."

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