Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
2022
4.6 (5)
58 min
English
Revolution starts with a voice.
Acclaimed actors draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19th century America as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life, while famed scholars provide context for the speeches, and remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.
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- Released
- Production
- McGee Media, Inkwell Media
Keywords
- slavery
- biography
- writer
- african american history
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Top Cast
André Holland as Narrator (voice)
Nicole Beharie as Self
David Blight as Self
Bisa Butler as Self
Colman Domingo as Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self
Nzadi Keita as Self
Ken Morris as Self
Top Crew
Julia Marchesi · Director
Matthew Head · Composer
Derek Ambrosi · Editor
Oluwaseun Babalola · Producer
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. · Executive Producer
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