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In the heart of 18th-century America, amidst the cruelty of slavery and the birth of a nation, a remarkable voice rises—Phillis Wheatley, a young African girl who would become one of the first published Black poets in history. A Voice Unchained is the powerful and inspiring biopic that chronicles her journey from enslavement to literary icon, overcoming unimaginable odds to reshape the boundaries of identity, race, and artistic freedom. Torn from her homeland at the age of seven and sold into slavery, Phillis is purchased by the Wheatley family of Boston. Though enslaved, her intellect and passion for learning draw the attention of her owners, who educate her in classical literature, history, and theology—an unthinkable opportunity for someone in her position. Yet her brilliance transcends even these boundaries. This film follows Phillis’s ascent as she writes poetry that captivates colonial America and the Atlantic world, challenging deeply rooted prejudices and the dehumanizing institution of slavery. As her fame grows, she travels to London to publish her work and meets prominent abolitionists while navigating the complex and often painful contradictions of her success as both an acclaimed poet and an enslaved woman.
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Phillis Wheatley Peters also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly was an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Born in West Africa, she was kidnapped and subsequently sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight and transported to North America, where she was bought by the Wheatley family of Boston. After she learned to read and write, they encouraged her poetry when they saw her talent.

 

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