Freedom

Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856, 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 ship 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.

Grosses

Australia
$216,965
Domestic ()
Summary Details
Distributor
Opening$115,871
98 theaters
Release DateAug 21, 2014
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 34 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release133 days/19 weeks
Widest Release98 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Aug 21-249$115,871-98-$1,182$115,8711
Aug 28-3119$42,685-63.2%77-21$554$216,9652