Ahead of its release next month, a poster and trailer have arrived online for director Mark Amin’s (Frida) upcoming drama Emperor. Inspired by the legend of Shields ‘Emperor’ Green, the film stars Dayo Okeniyi, Naturi Naughton, Kat Graham, Mykelti Williamson, James Cromwell, and Bruce Dern; take a look here…
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.
Emperor is set for release on March 27th.