History

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.

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    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Tuesday
    Feb 10

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.
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    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Monday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.
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    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Tuesday
    Feb 17

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.
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    Becoming Frederick Douglass: TVSS: Iconic

    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Thursday
    Feb 19

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.
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    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Friday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.
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    Becoming Frederick Douglass: TVSS: Iconic

    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Friday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.
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    Becoming Frederick Douglass: TVSS: Iconic

    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    Saturday
    Feb 21

    1 Hour

    The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history.

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