A troublesome property, journal of american history, volume 92, issue 3, december 2005. Greenberg gathered this material while doing research for a documentary film that appeared on pbs, nat turner. Nat turners insurrection 154 years ago, the atlantic published an account of a virginia slave revolt that would become one of the bloodiest in american history. A troublesome property examines how the story of turner and his revolt have been continuously retold since 1831. A troublesome property examines how the story of turner s revolt has been interpreted throughout history and how it continues to raise new questions. Somehow, kapsis says, burnett managed to keep making his own films even during this tv film forhire phase. A troublesome property after reading william styrons novel the confessions of nat turner. A troublesome property, harvard professor henry louis gates jr.
His thesis project, killer of sheep 1977, won accolades at film festivals and a. Aug 21, 2014 maybe the most notable that currently exists is the hourlong documentary, nat turner. Filmmaker charles burnett examines the life of nat turner, a slave who led a revolt in virginia in 1831. A troublesome property 2003 filmmaker charles burnett examines the life of nat turner, a slave who led a revolt in virginia in 1831. A troublesome property online vimeo on demand on vimeo.
Burnett worked as a producer for the documentary for reel. Over the decades, nat turner s slave rebellion has been represented in multiple and often conflicting ways. A troublesome property, for viewing in the classroom. In 1831 turner led a slave revolt as the men killed their slave owners as well as their wives and children. A troublesome property for his master, nat turner has remained a troublesome property for historians, novelists, dramatists, and others who have struggled to understand the leader of the famous 1831 slave rebellion. Turner, nat article about turner, nat by the free dictionary. A troublesome property is a 2003 documentary film about nat turner cowritten and directed by charles burnett.
Teachers and students might also screen the 2003 pbs documentary. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nat turner. A fictional account of the virginia slave revolt of 1831, the novel is narrated by the leader of the rebellion. A troublesome property 2003, a documentary film narrated by alfre woodard and directed by charles burnett is as relevant today, as the day it was debuted at the pan african film festival. The nat turner rebellion has continued to interest scholars, each offering a different representation of nat turner from hero to crazed fanatic. The film was sponsored by the film arts foundation, san francisco and produced in association with kqed public television. The film explores the many interpretations of the event, including william styrons controversial 1967 pulitzer prize winning novel the confessions of nat turner and the deep racial divisions that it exposed. A troublesome property discusses the nat turner rebellion that resulted in the murder of several white slave owners. A troublesome property tells the story of that violent confrontation and of the ways that story has been continuously retold during the years since 1831. In the prison where he was confined, and acknowledged by him to be such when read before the court of southampton. The film deftly weaves documentary with dramatizations watch nat turner. Jan 15, 2018 buy the bookdvd in 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in virginia that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their familiesas.
Nat turner s slave rebellion is a watershed event in americas long and troubled history of slavery and racial conflict. Based on a 2003 novel by dennis lehane, the new film from director martin. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. The many faces of nat turner in 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in southampton county, va. The confessions of nat turner, novel by william styron, published in 1967 and awarded the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1968. I saw that the film was about nat turner, and i wanted to know more about him and his insurrection, so. Nov 16, 2015 nat turners slave rebellion is a watershed event in americas long, troubled history of slavery and racial conflict. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. May 14, 2017 through their worldclass scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, nat geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of whats possible. It is a film about a critical moment in american history.
A troublesome property and thousands of other movies and tv shows worldwide. Charles burnetts insightful, if somewhat foreshortened documentary on controversial slaverevolt leader nat turner underlines the subtitle. The film was notable for the director steven spielbergs decision to tell the story from the viewpoint of its main african character. A troublesome property 2003 is available on netflix united states. A troublesome property pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released nat turner.
Premieres nationally on independent lens itvss acclaimed series on pbs tuesday, february 10th at 10 p. Nat turner was a troublesome property for his master and he has remained a. Deeply religious from childhood, turner was a natural preacher and possessed some influence among local slaves. Howeverm its not the fulllength, scripted, big screen project that many have been hoping for. Mgm and viola lawrence at columbia, she was among the leading film editors of the time. The completed film, which aired on public television in 2003, doesnt present one. The result is a thoughtful, sophisticated film that reveals as much about how historians handle problematic evidence as it does about slave rebelliousness. Nat turners slave rebellion is a watershed event in americas long and troubled history of slavery and racial conflict. As a result, nat turner was later captured and hanged for leading the rebellion.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the connections submission guide. Nat turner october 2, 1800 november 11, 1831 was an enslaved africanamerican preacher who led a fourday rebellion of both enslaved and free black people in southampton county, virginia, beginning august 21, 1831. Find out information about nat turner rebellion of 1831. Whites organized militias and called out regular troops to suppress the uprising. Warming by the devils fire was an episode for martin scorseses sixpart compilation pbs documentary. These are some of the questions raised by the articles collected by kenneth s. The confessions of nat turner novel by styron britannica. This documentary combines historical documents, interviews and recreated scenes to dramatize the stillcontroversial 1831 nat turner slave rebellion. A troublesome property featured burnetts actor and friend carl lumbly. Ultimately, the national endowment for the humanities supported completion of the film with a substantial grant, and pbs broadcast it nationally.
Nat turner billy dye nat turner stowe patrick waller jesse frank faucette joseph travis patrick cribben sally travis kimberly grey benjamin turner frank taylor reverend ballard stan kelly young. The rebellion began august 21 in southampton county in virginia explanation of nat turner rebellion of 1831. A troublesome property isnt available in your country, or you are visiting a country where it isnt, there is still a way to watch it. Feb 01, 2016 the true story of nat turner and the rebellion he led is a compelling one.
The film is innovative in its scope as it relies on historical footage while also presenting three different actors playing nat turner. Nat turners remains returned to his family after almost 200. The rebellion caused the death of approximately 60 white men, women, and children. Styron based the confessions of nat turner on a pamphlet of. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Nat turner rebellion of 1831 article about nat turner. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. Buy the bookdvd in 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in virginia that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their familiesas.
This film revisits the violent confrontation and interrogates the ways the story has been retold since 1831. Interestingly though, the film exposes the foul breath of the antebellum south, still apparent in 2003, as its stench reeks from the mouths of its unaware speakers, under. The book contains thirteen essays and articles, many of which are. A troublesome property examines how the story of turner s revolt has been interpreted throughout history and how it continues to raise new questions about the nature of terrorism and other forms of violent resistance to oppression. A troublesome property, about the 1831 slave rebellion in southampton, virginia, was part documentary, part fictional recreation. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Charles burnetts insightful, if somewhat foreshortened docu on slaverevolt leader nat turner underlines the subtitle. A troublesome property, directed by charles burnett, and released in 2003, which played the festival circuit, and eventually aired on pbs about a year later. A troublesome property 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. A troublesome property examines how the story of turner. Decorah, iowa as part of luther colleges observance of black history month, the africana studies department is sponsoring screenings of charles burnetts documentary film nat turner. A troublesome property 2003 english cinema, trailer, video clips, nat turner.
Historians eugene genovese and herbert aptheker discuss how the figure. The confessions of nat turner, the leader of the late insurrection in southampton, va. The film adopts an innovative structure by interspersing documentary footage and interviews with. I myself do not agree with the killing of women and children, but when i think about this it makes me wonder whether or not the enslaved and free people who helped in this revolt actually knew morally what they were doing in regards to killing the women and children. Thats certainly the conclusion reached by charles burnetts 2004 documentary nat turner. Ultimately director burnett offers a remarkable gift. Turner has remained an enigma for historians, novelists, dramatists, artists and many others who have struggled to understand him. A troublesome property, 2003 in 2003, filmmaker frank christopher collaborated with director charles burnett and historian kenneth greenberg to create this documentary on how nat turner has been viewed by americans, white and black, since the revolt. Greenberg b etween 1998 and 2003, i worked with two filmmakers to write and produce nat turner. The movie won a cinematography award in 2003 from the long beach international film festival. Turner was, of course, a troublesome property to his masters, who he would eventually slaughter.
In 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in the united states that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their families, the eventual execution of 55 rebels and the retribution lynching of more than 200 innocent slaves. In 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in virginia that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their familiesas well turners execution. Turner, nat, 18001831, american slave, leader of the southampton insurrection 1831, b. I commend this documentary simply because the nat turner rebellion is an event mostly forgotten today and not too many other films have been made about the man and his crusade. I commend this documentary simply because the nat turner rebellion is an event mostly forgotten today and not too many other films have been made about the. For those not familiar, he was a slave who led a rebellion that over its course caused the deaths of 56 men, woman and children. As woodards narration puts it, for a nation unable to come to terms with the legacy of slavery, nat turner remains a troublesome property. A troublesome property 2003 stream and watch online filmmaker charles burnett examines the life of nat turner, a slave who led a revolt in virginia in 1831. It looks like we dont have any connections for this title yet.
In 1996, christopher conceived of the idea for nat turner. A troublesome property analyzes nat turner s slave rebellion of 1831 and its aftermath in american memory. This film about the historic figure nat turner is magnificent. Apparently believing himself divinely appointed to lead fellow slaves to. Turner grew up enslaved in southeastern virginias southampton county and he was deeply convicted in his christian faith.
Bhw features other 3rdparty affiliate links to products and services we think are useful. Blackhistoryweb is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. The struggle for liberation african film festival, inc. A troublesome property 2003 is a documentary movie starring carl lumbly and justin dray. A troublesome property by filmmakers charles burnett. Preserving charles burnett moving image archive news. Rebellion in history and memory, released by oxford university press in 2003. A troublesome property pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from. Aug 31, 2016 over the decades, nat turners slave rebellion has been represented in multiple and often conflicting ways. In 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in the united states that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their families, the eventual execution of 55 rebels and the. He was born on the virginia plantation of benjamin turner, who allowed him to be instructed in reading, writing, and religion. Multilayered investigation into elusive but pivotal historical figure reflects unique collaboration between charles burnett, frank christopher and kenneth s.
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