Peter (played by Will Smith) is a protagonist in Emancipation.
Central protagonist and enslaved man in 1863 Louisiana. After being separated from his family, he endures brutal treatment at a Confederate camp, instigates an escape, and evades pursuers through the swamps. Despite being ambushed by a slave catcher, he is saved by Union forces, recovers, and his branded back is photographed to rally anti-slavery sentiment. He later enlists in the 1st Louisiana Native Guard, demonstrates bravery in combat, and eventually reunites with his wife and children. Dodienne (played by Charmaine Bingwa) appears in Emancipation.
Peter's wife and mother of his children. She is left behind when Peter is taken at gunpoint. Peter repeatedly expresses his determination to find his way back to her and the children. They are ultimately reunited after Peter joins the Union forces and helps liberate plantations.
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Characters
Peter
(played by Will Smith) — protagonist
Central protagonist and enslaved man in 1863 Louisiana. After being separated from his family, he endures brutal treatment at a Confederate camp, instigates an escape, and evades pursuers through the...
Dodienne
(played by Charmaine Bingwa) — supporting
Peter's wife and mother of his children. She is left behind when Peter is taken at gunpoint. Peter repeatedly expresses his determination to find his way back to her and the children. They are ultimat...
Key Relationships
Peter → Peter
(Temporal Past Self Vs Future Self)
Peter → Dodienne
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
An enslaved man's brutal escape and transformation into a Union soldier fighting for freedom.
Plot Progression
Captivity and Breaking Point
Flight Through the Swamps
The Road to Union Lines
Service and Reunion
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Emancipation (2022) · 7.8/10 · drama, history, war
