The North Star
“A Perilous Journey to Freedom (Based on a True Story)”
Synopsis
The North Star is the story of Benjamin 'Big Ben' Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849. Big Ben's 6'10" size and a record bounty for his safe return make him the focus of every slave hunter on the east coast. Their journey exposes them to danger and cruelty; however it also exposes them to the unexpected kindness of the people involved in the Underground Railroad. These experiences will change Ben and Moses forever. Upon reaching the relative safety of Mt. Gilead Church on Buckingham Mountain, Ben and Moses get to experience life as free men and cross paths with historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Joshua and Jonathan Fell. Their freedom also allows them to experience heroism, romance and treachery. Written by LuckPig Studios
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas K. Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas K. Phillips, Tim O'Connell
- Original Title
- The North Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- LuckPig Studios, Reel Goode Productions, JRC Productions, Jersey Style Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas K. Phillips
Thomas K. Phillips, Tim O'Connell
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas K. Phillips
Director
Thomas K. Phillips
Writer
Tim O'Connell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The North Star about?
The North Star is the story of Benjamin 'Big Ben' Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849. Big Ben's 6'10" size and a record bounty for his safe return make him the focus of every slave hunter on the east coast. Their journey exposes them to danger and cruelty; however it also exposes them to the unexpected kindness of the people involved in the Underground Railroad. These experiences will change Ben and Moses forever. Upon reaching the relative safety of Mt. Gilead Church on Buckingham Mountain, Ben and Moses get to experience life as free men and cross paths with historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Joshua and Jonathan Fell. Their freedom also allows them to experience heroism, romance and treachery. Written by LuckPig Studios
Who directed The North Star?
The North Star was directed by Thomas K. Phillips.
Who stars in The North Star?
The principal cast of The North Star includes Jeremiah Trotter, Thomas C. Bartley Jr., Clifton Powell, John Diehl, Keith David.
When was The North Star released and how long is it?
The North Star was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The North Star?
The North Star holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).