Nat Geo Sets Nat Turner Documentary

By R. Thomas Umstead
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National Geographic Channel Friday will air a documentary special, Rise Up: The Legacy Of Nat Turner, that coincides with the theatrical release of Birth Of A Nation.

The documentary, produced by Birth of A Nation executive producer Nate Parker and hosted by the film’s star Roger Guenveur Smith, showcases the life of Turner, who led a slave uprising in Southampton County, VA. in 1831.

Fox Searchlight Pictures’ The Birth Of A Nation, which tells the dramatic story of Turner’s historic liberation movement, debuts in theaters Friday.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.