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The Confessions of Nat Turner is a historical narrative based on the real-life account of Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a rebellion in Southampton, Virginia, in 1831. The book presents Turner’s motivations, visions, and the events leading up to the insurrection, during which dozens of people were killed. Captured and sentenced to death, Turner shared his story with attorney Thomas R. Gray. His confession offers a powerful insight into the horrors of slavery and the desperate fight for freedom, making it a significant document in American history.. - Summary by John ...

In this gripping account, Nat Turner narrates the harrowing events of his rebellion during the infamous insurrection in Southampton, Virginia, which unfolded from August 21 to 23, 1831. Speaking from his jail cell in November of that year, just days before his execution, Turner offers a chilling perspective on the violence and turmoil that marked this pivotal moment in American history. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

January 6th. You think you know the story. You don’t. From Emmy Award-Winning filmmaker Nick Quested. 64 Days: The Insurrection Playbook. Through exclusive footage and access to the Proud Boys, eyewitness reports, unreported emails, social media posts, interviews with politicians on both sides of the aisle, and unprecedented access to the investigators supporting the January 6 Committee, 64 Days chronicles the most important period of our modern republic—the 64 democracy-bending days between the election and the devastating January 6th insurrection. 64 Days: The Insurrection Playbook. ...