Question 1

What real-life historical detail connects the film's main character to the Siege of Port Hudson?

Accepted Answer

At the Siege of Port Hudson, the only US Colored Troops regiment with a sergeant named Peter was the 1st Louisiana Engineers, which had three such sergeants including Peter Jones and Peter Simms.

Question 2

What unusual incident did Will Smith experience while filming to authentically portray slavery?

Accepted Answer

Will Smith got stuck in real chains when the prop master lost the key, saying he 'wanted to feel the degradation of slavery' but went 'too far' to the point of hyperventilating.

Question 3

Which festival screening helped determine the film's awards season release strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apple decided to release 'Emancipation' for awards consideration after its first public screening at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C.

Question 4

What was the speculation about the film's release following Will Smith's Oscars incident?

Accepted Answer

It was highly speculated the film would be 'shelved' after Will Smith's Academy Awards incident in March 2022, but it was later announced for 2023 before moving to December 2022.

Question 5

Who was the last remaining officer of color at the assault of Fort Blakeley according to historical records mentioned in the film?

Accepted Answer

Captain Louis Snear became the sole officer of color on the battlefield at the assault of Fort Blakeley on April 9, 1865, after Captain James Ingraham resigned in March 1864.

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