Q&A with Nate Parker

Nate Parker 

In this live conversation, Nate Parker will reflect on his journey as an actor, writer, director and independent filmmaker; the creative vision and production of The Birth of a Nation; and the challenges of bringing bold, historically rooted stories to the screen. He will explore who gets to shape our understanding of history, the responsibility involved in telling stories drawn from real lives, and how filmmakers can create work with both artistic purpose and social impact. The conversation will also consider the film’s legacy and what its themes of resistance, courage and freedom mean today, followed by questions from the audience.