Emancipation - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I am not a slave. I am a man!
— Peter
Context:
Peter screams this defiance at his captors, refusing to accept the label they force upon him.
Meaning:
A declaration of personhood that rejects the legal and social definition of his existence. It is the core assertion of the film.
You walk the earth because I let you. You are my dog now.
— Jim Fassel
Context:
Spoken to Peter during a moment of capture/intimidation to assert dominance.
Meaning:
Encapsulates Fassel's god complex and the total dehumanization he inflicts on the people he hunts.
The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can a mere man do to me?
— Peter
Context:
Recited throughout his journey, especially in moments of extreme fear or pain.
Meaning:
A biblical recitation (Psalm 118:6) that Peter uses to center himself. It frames his struggle as spiritual warfare where his soul is untouchable by his physical tormentors.
We fight for freedom... We will take freedom.
— Peter
Context:
Spoken to fellow black soldiers before charging into battle.
Meaning:
Marks the shift from running to fighting. Peter realizes that freedom is not a gift to be waited for, but a right to be seized.