Written and directed by Nate Parker, the Nat Turner biopic is a film I’m sure many have been laying in wait for. The Birth of a Nation is slated to premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival so get acquainted with the cast below.

1. Nate Parker

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Photo: Essence

2. Gabrielle Union

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Photo: hotbirthdays

3. Aunjanue Ellis

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Photo: Getty Images

4. Coleman Domingo

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Photo: twocentstv

5. Roger Guenveur Smith

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Photo: hippowallpapers

6. Armie Hammer

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Photo: hollywoodreporter

7. Dwight Henry

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8. Penelope Ann Miller

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Photo: livewellnetwork

9. Aja Naomi King

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10. Mark Boone Junior

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11. Griffin Freeman

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12. Tom Proctor

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Photo: amtalenthouse

13. Jeryl Prescott

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‘Tis lit!

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