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Freedom poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.2 / 100
2014·Drama / Music·1h 34m

FREEDOM

“John Newton's Amazing Grace”

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.

Above the Line
Peter Cousens·DirectorTimothy A. Chey·WriterDean Cundey·Director of PhotographyEric Milano·Foley Artist
Cast
Bernhard Forcher·John NewtonCuba Gooding Jr.·SamuelWilliam Sadler·PlimptonSharon Leal·VanessaDavid Rasche·Jefferson MonroeDiane Salinger·FannyJohn Franchi·Slave BuyerTerrence Mann·Barney FaganPhillip Boykin·Big HandMichael Goodwin·Garrett
Full Crew
(4 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Cousens·Director
Writing· 1
Timothy A. Chey·Writer
Camera· 1
Dean Cundey·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Eric Milano·Foley Artist
By the Numbers
69.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#778899
Mood
Serious, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A full shot of a young man standing in a futuristic setting. He is wearing a white jacket with patches and a red collar, blue jeans, and white shoes. A brown st”

Key Elements
JacketToolBoxStrapMechanical Structures
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Space
Design Score
7/10
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