Nate Parker's The Birth of a Nation faced sobering numbers at this weekend's North American box office, losing out to The Girl on the Train, according to preliminary box office results. The Girl on the Train, starring Emily Blunt and adapted from the bestselling thriller by Paula Hawkins, grossed an estimated $24.7 million US ($32.7 million CAD). The film, directed by and starring Parker, received rave reviews at many film festivals before officially opening in theatres. Nate Parker has faced many questions about a past rape allegation, which has overshadowed the release of his film. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/Associated Press)But Parker hasn't been able to escape controversy surrounding a past rape allegation against him.

Source: CBC News October 09, 2016 20:26 UTC