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Inspired by true events, a young Frederick Douglass is secretly taught to read and write by his master's wife. Using only the air as their blackboard, this random act of kindness provided an education that paved the way from slavery to freedom.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- slavery
- literacy
- short film
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Top Cast
Lindsey Bryce as Mistress Auld
Brion Marquis Watson as Frederick Douglass
Edward Watts as Master Auld
Top Crew
Ben Hartley · Director, Writer
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