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U5 Films Presents, Two Nations.
An African princess escapes slavery and finds refuge with a Native American village. Guided by ancestral vision.
two nations is action packed!
In Memory of Saginaw Grant, Maxine Napoleon, Milton Bullock The Golden Platter
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"If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going."
Harriett Tubman
Two Nations is comparable to 12 Years A Slave, Harriett, A New World, Roots.
Unique Two Nations
About Our Film
Synopsis
In the flourishing kingdom of Elanti, Princess Zerondi is captured during a raid led by Captain Wiggard and forced aboard a slave ship commanded by Wiggard and his first mate, Buckey. Surviving the Middle Passage, she arrives in the New World, where Mandy, a fellow enslaved woman, helps her endure. At auction, Zerondi is purchased by Lord Welch, who subjects her to violence and humiliation.
After a daring escape, Zerondi collapses in the wilderness, where she is discovered by Yellow Wolf, a Native warrior. Hidden in a cave by a stream, she recovers as settlers and trappers pass nearby. Yellow Wolf leads her to Waterfall Lake, where she is introduced to his family: Chief Strong Bear, Wild Flower, Evening Star, and the Clan Mothers (Flowing Water and Spring Flower). Though Strong Bear’s father Many Hands rejects her, a powerful vision compels him to accept Zerondi as one of their own.
Zerondi and Yellow Wolf’s love flourishes. They marry, raise children, and unite their people in a celebration of resilience and survival. Generations later, their descendant Bright Star retells their story on the eve of her own marriage to Two Eagles, ensuring that the legacy of courage, love, and cultural unity endures.
Two Nations, The Legend.
What Makes Two Nations Unique
Two Nations is the first feature film to dramatize the little-known alliances between Native Americans, Africans, and sympathetic colonists in colonial America. While most films about this era focus solely on slavery or European settlement, Two Nations reveals a hidden history of solidarity, survival, and love across cultural lines.
Its uniqueness comes from:
Untold Story: Based on oral history and family legend, this narrative has never been represented on screen.
Cultural Collaboration: Produced in partnership with the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe and filmed on ancestral lands, ensuring authenticity and respect.
Dual Heritage Lens: The film bridges African and Native American perspectives, highlighting their shared struggles and resilience.
Independent Spirit: Built on handcrafted props, authentic costuming, and grassroots partnerships rather than Hollywood spectacle.
How Two Nations Benefits Society
How Two Nations Benefits Society
Restoring Erased Histories: The film educates audiences about a forgotten chapter of American history, giving voice to those long ignored.
Fostering Unity: By showing solidarity between different peoples, the story offers a hopeful model of cross-cultural resilience relevant today.
Community Empowerment: Filming with tribal partners and local resources supports regional economies and uplifts underrepresented voices.
Educational Resource: Designed to be shared with schools, museums, and cultural institutions, Two Nations will serve as a teaching tool for generations.
Inspiration for Healing: In a time of division, the film reminds us that love and unity are possible — and always have been.
Mission.
Our Mission.
Our mission with Two Nations is to restore and share a hidden chapter of American history — the story of Africans, Native Americans, and their unexpected alliances in the face of oppression. Through authentic partnerships with the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, handcrafted production design, and a diverse creative team, we aim to create a film that is both historically resonant and socially transformative. By honoring erased voices and celebrating resilience, love, and unity, we will inspire healing, dignity, and dialogue for audiences today and generations to come.
Our Grassroots Film.
Our Independent Grassroots Film.
I’m honored to be working with Mark Ridley, director of Stolen Breath and Otis. We’ve already developed a teaser trailer, and we have a polished Hollywood-standard script. I bring the personal history and cultural authenticity, while Mark brings years of directing experience.
Two Nations Teaser Trailer
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