Freedomland

Freedomland is a 2006 American crime drama mystery film directed by Joe Roth and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard, William Forsythe, Aunjanue Ellis, and Anthony Mackie. It is based on Richard Price's 1998 novel of the same name, which touches on themes of covert racism. Freedomland was released by Sony Pictures Releasing on February 17, 2006. The film performed poorly at the box office, grossing $14.7 million against a $30 million budget, and received mixed-to-negative reviews.