Is Emperor 2020 based on a true story?

Is Emperor 2020 based on a true story?

The film stars Dayo Okeniyi, James Cromwell, Kat Graham, and Bruce Dern. It is based on the true story of Shields Green, an African American slave nicknamed “Emperor”, who escaped to freedom and participated in abolitionist John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.

Where was Emperor 2020 filmed?

Deadline reported on Wednesday that “Emperor,” which filmed in Savannah two years ago, has received distribution from Briarcliff Entertainment and will be released nationally on March 27. The film stars Dayo Okeniyi, Bruce Dern, James Cromwell and Kat Graham.