Will Smith starrer Emancipation is streaming now. The director, Antoine Fuqua revealed what the film actually is. It is NOT slavery only.

&#8220;When people go to see this film, I&#8217;m hoping they&#8217;ll be&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; Director Antoine Fuqua Revealed Will Smith Starrer &#8216;Emancipation&#8217; Is Not Only About Slavery

Historic movies have been appealing to audiences because of the truthfulness of
the account of incidents. Also, if the portrayal of the incidents is accurate,
it can shake viewers up from the inside. The recent Will Smith starrer
Emancipation is one such film. It is a true story of Gordon, who was enslaved.
It talks about the time when social evils like slavery, suppression, and
exploitation were at their peak. However, this film, directed by one of the
brilliant directors, Antoine Fuqua, is more than slavery.



After the Oscar Slap-gate
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-emancipation-reviews-are-in-did-will-smith-manage-to-impress-the-audience-and-create-a-place-for-him-post-oscar-slapgate/],
this is the first big project for the Six Degrees of Separation actor.
Therefore, it was important for the actor that people would see the hard work
and efforts
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-definitely-lose-a-couple-winks-of-sleep-will-smith-reveals-how-he-is-worried-about-his-oscar-controversy-affecting-the-movie-emancipation/]
of the whole crew as well. Recently, papa Smith took over his wife, Jada Smith’s
famous talk show, Red Table Talk. The actor discussed different aspects of the
film, acting, and how the character took a toll on him. Along with these
discussions, towards the end of the talk, the director of the film appeared and
described the film as more than slavery.

ALSO READ: “Getting called the…”- Will Smith, Who Recently Broke Down at Trevor
Noah’s ‘The Tonight Show’, Reveals How ‘Emancipation’ Took a Toll on His
Psychology
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-getting-called-the-will-smith-who-recently-broke-down-at-trevor-noahs-the-tonight-show-reveals-how-emancipation-took-a-toll-on-his-psychology/]


WILL SMITH STARRER EMANCIPATION IS MORE THAN WHAT WE SEE

The director of the film has previously talked about the film but in a different
context. However, with his recent appearance on Red Table Talk, in very few
words, he reminded the viewers the film was more than what they thought it was.
He said, “When people go to see this film, I’m hoping they’ll be inspired, and
experience the love story.” The director hoped the viewer would see the film
about freedom, faith, and family. He also wanted people to know the film was
about strength.

https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/will-smith-and-his-kids-take-over-the-red-table/697282545307967/

The story of Peter was inspiring not because he was a slave and he managed to
run away. According to Antoine Fuqua,
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-emancipation-director-antoine-fuqua-reveals-big-plans-for-the-will-smith-starrer-film-not-coming-out/]
despite Peter being a slave, he was free in his thought and spirit. If you’ve
watched the film, you would understand what he means when he said this. Later,
the Focus
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-and-you-were-late-remember-when-margot-robbie-recalled-her-first-meet-with-will-smith-during-their-interview/]
star and the kids went on to talk about the brilliance of the director.

ALSO READ: Here’s the Chronicle of the Brave Slave Played by Will Smith in
‘Emancipation’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-heres-the-chronicle-of-the-brave-slave-played-by-will-smith-in-emancipation/]

But they all agreed with Fuqua’s statement. The film is about more than only
slavery. Have you watched the film yet? Tell us which part you liked the most in
the comment box below. If you still haven’t watched it, stream it right here
[https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/emancipation/umc.cmc.1j6fdxookwtqml3bd8ivvcbbv?action=play].

Neha Chande

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&#8220;When people go to see this film, I&#8217;m hoping they&#8217;ll be&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; Director Antoine Fuqua Revealed Will Smith Starrer &#8216;Emancipation&#8217; Is Not Only About Slavery - Netflix Junkie

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer. Writing has been Neha's passion since childhood, and with a degree in Theatre Arts, she enjoys analyzing movies and shows of all genres. Recently, while watching My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Neha was deeply moved by Will Smith's spiritual journey, which led to a lot of self-discovery. She has a deep appreciation for poetry, regardless of the language, and prefers to lose herself in the romantic world of books and movies rather than the chaotic reality.

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Historic movies have been appealing to audiences because of the truthfulness of the account of incidents. Also, if the portrayal of the incidents is accurate, it can shake viewers up from the inside. The recent Will Smith starrer Emancipation is one such film. It is a true story of Gordon, who was enslaved. It talks about the time when social evils like slavery, suppression, and exploitation were at their peak. However, this film, directed by one of the brilliant directors, Antoine Fuqua, is more than slavery.
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After <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-emancipation-reviews-are-in-did-will-smith-manage-to-impress-the-audience-and-create-a-place-for-him-post-oscar-slapgate/">the Oscar Slap-gate</a>, this is the first big project for the Six Degrees of Separation actor. Therefore, it was important for the actor that people would see the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-definitely-lose-a-couple-winks-of-sleep-will-smith-reveals-how-he-is-worried-about-his-oscar-controversy-affecting-the-movie-emancipation/">hard work and efforts</a> of the whole crew as well. Recently, papa Smith took over his wife, Jada Smith&#8217;s famous talk show, Red Table Talk. The actor discussed different aspects of the film, acting, and how the character took a toll on him. Along with these discussions, towards the end of the talk, the director of the film appeared and described the film as more than slavery.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-getting-called-the-will-smith-who-recently-broke-down-at-trevor-noahs-the-tonight-show-reveals-how-emancipation-took-a-toll-on-his-psychology/" rel="bookmark">“Getting called the…”- Will Smith, Who Recently Broke Down at Trevor Noah’s ‘The Tonight Show’, Reveals How ‘Emancipation’ Took a Toll on His Psychology</a>
<h2>Will Smith starrer Emancipation is more than what we see</h2>
The director of the film has previously talked about the film but in a different context. However, with his recent appearance on Red Table Talk, in very few words, he reminded the viewers the film was more than what they thought it was. He said, &#8220;When people go to see this film, I&#8217;m hoping they&#8217;ll be inspired, and experience the love story.&#8221; The director hoped the viewer would see the film about freedom, faith, and family. He also wanted people to know the film was about strength.
https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/will-smith-and-his-kids-take-over-the-red-table/697282545307967/
The story of Peter was inspiring not because he was a slave and he managed to run away. According to <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-emancipation-director-antoine-fuqua-reveals-big-plans-for-the-will-smith-starrer-film-not-coming-out/">Antoine Fuqua,</a> despite Peter being a slave, he was free in his thought and spirit. If you&#8217;ve watched the film, you would understand what he means when he said this. Later, the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-and-you-were-late-remember-when-margot-robbie-recalled-her-first-meet-with-will-smith-during-their-interview/">Focus</a> star and the kids went on to talk about the brilliance of the director.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-heres-the-chronicle-of-the-brave-slave-played-by-will-smith-in-emancipation/" rel="bookmark">Here’s the Chronicle of the Brave Slave Played by Will Smith in ‘Emancipation’</a>
But they all agreed with Fuqua&#8217;s statement. The film is about more than only slavery. Have you watched the film yet? Tell us which part you liked the most in the comment box below. If you still haven&#8217;t watched it, stream it right <a href="https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/emancipation/umc.cmc.1j6fdxookwtqml3bd8ivvcbbv?action=play" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

“Getting called the…”- Will Smith, Who Recently Broke Down at Trevor Noah’s ‘The
Tonight Show’, Reveals How ‘Emancipation’ Took a Toll on His Psychology

Here’s the Chronicle of the Brave Slave Played by Will Smith in ‘Emancipation’

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