Birth of a Nation director Nate Parker to make first TV appearance since rape controversy

The complex narrative behind the release of former Oscar-frontrunner The Birth of a Nation continues, with writer-director Nate Parker set to make his first televised appearance since the erupting controversy surrounding previous rape charges.

The Birth of a Nation hits UK cinemas 20 January.

The Hollywood Reporter states Parker will appear on CBS’ 60 Minutes, in an interview conducted by Anderson Cooper; as part of a segment set to air on Sunday, ahead of the film’s US release.