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Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

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Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Revolution starts with a voice.

6.0

0h 58m

2022

“Revolution starts with a voice.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Julia Marchesi

Trailer

DocumentaryHistory

slaverybiographywriterafrican american history

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Cast & Crew

André Holland

André Holland

as Narrator (voice)

Nicole Beharie

Nicole Beharie

as Self

David Blight

as Self

Bisa Butler

as Self

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

as Self

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

as Self

Nzadi Keita

as Self

Ken Morris

as Self

Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis

as Self

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