'EMPEROR' Movie Starring 'Powers' Naturi Naughton in Theaters Now

Outlaw slave and unsung revolutionary hero Shields “Emperor” Green was one of the forgotten black soldiers behind John Brown’s daring raid against Harpers Ferry. Starring Dayo Okeniyi, Kat Graham, Bruce Dern, James Cromwell, Naturi Naughton and Mykelti Williamson, it follows the eponymous character’s daring exploits as he escapes slavery and heads northward. He allies with abolitionist John Brown in the battle at Harpers Ferry – fueled by the desire to secure his family’s freedom.

Watch history unfold in the second trailer below