Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property

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Charles Burnette’s documentary Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property is insightful and thought provoking. The title itself speaks volume because Nat Turner was, in fact, troublesome property for his owners. Consequently, Nat Turner’s story remained problematic for writers, film producers, and historians. The documentary discusses how Turner’s account of the revolt has been retold since The Confessions of Nat Turner was written by Thomas R. Gray in 1831. It addresses the question of how lethal should a violent revolution occur against oppression. Should a revolutionary spare the lives of woman and children? Furthermore, the film examines whether Nat Turner was a religious leader who sought freedom for his people or a lunatic. The documentary’s
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