A lucky group of A-listers and influencers got an early look at “Emancipation,” the Will Smith-starring historical survival picture directed by Antoine Fuqua that may still be in the running for awards action this season.
In early November, Smith, Fuqua, and Apple Original Films held a screening in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual conference. A discussion followed, moderated by Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the audience had numerous policy-makers and representatives from important Black institutions.
On Monday, Smith ditched the formal attire for a cozier affair at a small screening room, but with an impressive group of friends. Rihanna, Tyler Perry, Dave Chappelle, Aap Rocky, Kenya Barris, fashion designer Fawn, Blacksmith Records co-founder Corey Smyth, and others were in attendance.
Smith took a fun selfie with the crew.
In early November, Smith, Fuqua, and Apple Original Films held a screening in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual conference. A discussion followed, moderated by Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the audience had numerous policy-makers and representatives from important Black institutions.
On Monday, Smith ditched the formal attire for a cozier affair at a small screening room, but with an impressive group of friends. Rihanna, Tyler Perry, Dave Chappelle, Aap Rocky, Kenya Barris, fashion designer Fawn, Blacksmith Records co-founder Corey Smyth, and others were in attendance.
Smith took a fun selfie with the crew.
- 10/25/2022
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Although Will Smith is banned from going to the 2023 Oscars, his new Apple Original Film “Emancipation” hopes to be in attendance.
This past weekend, the streaming service made it official that the triumphant story directed by Antoine Fuqua, about an enslaved person traversing Civil War-era Louisiana on a path toward freedom, will arrive in theaters on December 2 — right in time for awards eligibility. “Emancipation” screened last weekend for a group of attendees at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., with Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, participating in a conversation about the film moderated by politics and culture commentator Angela Rye.
Fuqua also gave an interview to Deadline where he addressed discussions around the film after Smith infamously slapped Chris Rock on stage at this year’s Oscars...
This past weekend, the streaming service made it official that the triumphant story directed by Antoine Fuqua, about an enslaved person traversing Civil War-era Louisiana on a path toward freedom, will arrive in theaters on December 2 — right in time for awards eligibility. “Emancipation” screened last weekend for a group of attendees at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., with Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, participating in a conversation about the film moderated by politics and culture commentator Angela Rye.
Fuqua also gave an interview to Deadline where he addressed discussions around the film after Smith infamously slapped Chris Rock on stage at this year’s Oscars...
- 10/3/2022
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua and starring and produced by Will Smith, will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 9, 2022.
The announcement was made following an advance screening of “Emancipation” hosted together with the NAACP during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC., where Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, participated in a conversation about the film moderated by politics and culture commentator Angela Rye.
https://apple.co/_Emancipation
“Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter,” taken during a Union Army medical examination,...
The announcement was made following an advance screening of “Emancipation” hosted together with the NAACP during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC., where Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, participated in a conversation about the film moderated by politics and culture commentator Angela Rye.
https://apple.co/_Emancipation
“Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter,” taken during a Union Army medical examination,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Film to open theatrically in December.
After months of speculation, Apple has confirmed it is releasing the Will Smith runaway slave thriller Emancipation this season and has set a December theatrical release followed by the platform debut one week later.
The move comes after what appears to have been a well-received first public screening hosted with together with civil rights group NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in Washington DC on Saturday attended by writer-executive producer Antoine Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
After months of speculation, Apple has confirmed it is releasing the Will Smith runaway slave thriller Emancipation this season and has set a December theatrical release followed by the platform debut one week later.
The move comes after what appears to have been a well-received first public screening hosted with together with civil rights group NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in Washington DC on Saturday attended by writer-executive producer Antoine Fuqua, Smith and Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- 10/3/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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Apple held the first screening for Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film, Emancipation, on Saturday in Washington D.C. Though the fate of the project seemingly hung in the balance following Smith’s now-infamous Oscars slap, the screening indicates Apple is looking to release it soon.
At the 2022 Oscars, Smith walked onstage during the ceremony and surprised the world when he slapped presenter Chris Rock, who had made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Since then, Smith has resigned from the Academy, some of his projects have been put on hold, and he has apologized to Rock, Rock’s family, his fellow Oscar winners and more.
Apple and NAACP hosted the Emancipation screening during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference for representatives from the Congressional Black Caucus, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Divine...
Apple held the first screening for Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film, Emancipation, on Saturday in Washington D.C. Though the fate of the project seemingly hung in the balance following Smith’s now-infamous Oscars slap, the screening indicates Apple is looking to release it soon.
At the 2022 Oscars, Smith walked onstage during the ceremony and surprised the world when he slapped presenter Chris Rock, who had made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Since then, Smith has resigned from the Academy, some of his projects have been put on hold, and he has apologized to Rock, Rock’s family, his fellow Oscar winners and more.
Apple and NAACP hosted the Emancipation screening during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference for representatives from the Congressional Black Caucus, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Divine...
- 10/2/2022
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple held its first showing Saturday of Emancipation, the Antoine Fuqua-directed thriller that stars Will Smith an enslaved man who, after recovering from a whipping that nearly killed him, braved the swamps of Louisiana armed with only his wits, to escape cold-blooded slave hunters and be free.
Both Smith and Fuqua made their first public comments about the film in a follow-up discussion following this afternoon’s private screening, held during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st annual Legislative Conference in DC. Apple hasn’t set a date, but this is the most solid indication that the film will arrive for awards season, a much rougher road because of Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the last Oscars.
The film has held a high profile since Apple won the rights to make it in a record-breaking auction. Scripted by William N. Collage, Emancipation was inspired by 1863 photographs taken of Peter,...
Both Smith and Fuqua made their first public comments about the film in a follow-up discussion following this afternoon’s private screening, held during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st annual Legislative Conference in DC. Apple hasn’t set a date, but this is the most solid indication that the film will arrive for awards season, a much rougher road because of Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the last Oscars.
The film has held a high profile since Apple won the rights to make it in a record-breaking auction. Scripted by William N. Collage, Emancipation was inspired by 1863 photographs taken of Peter,...
- 10/2/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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