Herald-Banner movie reviewer Alice Reese critiques "The Birth of a Nation," based on the true story of Nat Turner, the leader of a slave rebellion in the pre-Civil War South. Alice also reviews "The Girl on the Train," a drama based on a best-selling novel.
'Birth Of A Nation' Packs Powerful Emotional Punch
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