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Freedom's Path

  • 2022
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Freedom's Path (2022)
A unique friendship forged between a soldier and runaway slave, centering in and around the Underground Railroad.
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After a Union soldier flees from battle, rescue comes from a free black man operating a section of the Underground Railroad. But when a ruthless slave catcher discovers the secret network, h... Read allAfter a Union soldier flees from battle, rescue comes from a free black man operating a section of the Underground Railroad. But when a ruthless slave catcher discovers the secret network, he conspires to bring it burning to the ground.After a Union soldier flees from battle, rescue comes from a free black man operating a section of the Underground Railroad. But when a ruthless slave catcher discovers the secret network, he conspires to bring it burning to the ground.

  • Director
    • Brett Smith
  • Writer
    • Brett Smith
  • Stars
    • Gerran Howell
    • RJ Cyler
    • Ewen Bremner
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    521
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brett Smith
    • Writer
      • Brett Smith
    • Stars
      • Gerran Howell
      • RJ Cyler
      • Ewen Bremner
    • 34User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Gerran Howell
    Gerran Howell
    • William
    RJ Cyler
    RJ Cyler
    • Kitch
    Ewen Bremner
    Ewen Bremner
    • Silas
    Harrison Sloan Gilbertson
    Harrison Sloan Gilbertson
    • Lewis
    • (as Harrison Gilbertson)
    Carol Sutton
    • Caddy
    Steven Swadling
    Steven Swadling
    • Jake Nilson
    Thomas Jefferson Byrd
    Thomas Jefferson Byrd
    • Abner
    Afemo Omilami
    Afemo Omilami
    • Ellis Freeman
    Jason Scott Morgan
    Jason Scott Morgan
    • Master Morris
    Mia Tucker
    • Nora
    T. Dion Burns
    T. Dion Burns
    • John Siskins
    Kelsey Boze
    Kelsey Boze
    • Charlotte
    Michael Flynn
    Michael Flynn
    • Hyrum Williams
    Jackson George
    Jackson George
    • Timothy Green
    Jim Goza
    • Captain Jenks
    Tylon Larry
    • Young Kitch
    Peyton Miller
    • Sammy
    Jermaine Rivers
    Jermaine Rivers
    • Dee
    • Director
      • Brett Smith
    • Writer
      • Brett Smith
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    10Malibu90210

    Oscar Potential

    This was such an amazing, powerful, and extremely emotional film! The message in Freedom's Path is incredibly deep. The actors and actresses were fantastic! Brett Smith did a wonderful job directing. The music was also very beautiful. Overall, I believe Freedom's Path will go down in history and has every bit of potential to win an Oscar.
    9kccmedia

    Classic

    Although the historical basis of this film is America's Civil War, the theme is timeless. The story is told from the perspective of a young, naive soldier consigned to fight in the Confederate army. From the opening scene, it is clear that he does not understand the mission he is embarking upon. As he takes each step along his journey, he learns what is at stake on Freedom's Path, and gains the courage to do what he can to stand for what he knows is right.
    10sts-55137

    This is poetry on the screen

    This movie takes you through so many different emotions in such a beautiful way. The acting, the cinematography, the music... they are amazing. The director does a masterful job of telling a story and bringing you in to it. Not to watch it but to be a part of it. This isn't just a filmed movie, it is like fine crafted art work.
    10mackmom-65151

    Intense and Meaningful

    The best movie I have seen in years. This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way. It is intense and yet tells such a meaningful story. Everyone should see it!
    10taylorfarris-74439

    A MUST WATCH!!!

    This movie was absolutely amazing!! It was powerful, emotional, eye opening and extremely deep! This is a movie that everyone needs to see and should be played for students in history class. It provided a realness and truth that you can't ignore about what happened in life and make you think about things long after the film is over. The movie was directed wonderfully and pulled you in! I could watch this movie over and over again and feel that this film deserve to win many awards!!

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      This was Thomas Jefferson Byrd's last film.
    • Goofs
      As William and Lewis go into their first battle, neither their commanders nor the rebels' commanders have their men fix bayonets. Consequently, as the two lines charge each other, then mingle, they just go by each other, and never engage each other. In reality, at the start of a battle, each side would have fixed bayonets, and when they charged each other, they would have engaged in hand to hand combat using their bayonets. But not fixing bayonets was/is a safety precaution used by reenactors to ensure that there will be no accidents, a tact obviously employed by the producers of this film.

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vabaduse tee
    • Filming locations
      • Arkansas, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Rocket Soul Studios
      • 1812 Films
      • Rocket Hill Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 11m(131 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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