Emperor

Author

Mark Amin

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, WSQ)

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Dayo Okeniyi, Ben Robson, James Cromwell, Kat Graham, Keean Johnson, James Le Gros, Harry Lennix, Naturi Naughton, Mykelti Williamson, Bruce Dern, M.C. Gainey, Paul Scheer.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2020]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (100 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; for violence throughout, language including racial epithets, and some disturbing images.

Summary

EMPEROR is inspired by the legend of Shields "Emperor" Green, a descendant of African kings turned outlaw slave in the pre-Civil War South. Seeking freedom for his family, Emperor fights his way north, joining the daring raid on Harper's Ferry and helping alter the course of American history.

Notes

Title from container.

DVD release of the 2020 motion picture.