Freedom(2014)
John Newton's Amazing Grace
Freedom Synopsis
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.
Freedom (2014) is a drama and music film directed by Peter Cousens, released on August 21, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler and Sharon Leal. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Cousens
- Writers:
- Timothy A. Chey
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Production:
- Production One
- Budget:
- $14,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Freedom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernhard Forcher
as John Newton
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Samuel
William Sadler
as Plimpton
Sharon Leal
as Vanessa
David Rasche
as Jefferson Monroe
Diane Salinger
as Fanny
John Franchi
as Slave Buyer
Terrence Mann
as Barney Fagan
Phillip Boykin
as Big Hand
Michael Goodwin
as Garrett
Tony Sheldon
as Drew
- Jubilant Sykes
Jubilant Sykes
as Ozias
Key crew
Directed by Peter Cousens, written by Timothy A. Chey.
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Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 27 ratings.
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Freedom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freedom online?
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Freedom (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Freedom?
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The main cast of Freedom (2014) includes Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler, Sharon Leal and David Rasche. The film was directed by Peter Cousens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freedom released?
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Freedom was released on August 21, 2014 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Freedom worth watching?
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Freedom (2014) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.