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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.

Becoming Frederick Douglass

54m 6s

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.

Episodes

  • Becoming Frederick Douglass: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    S1 E1 - 54m 6s

    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.

Extras + Features

  • The North Star: asset-original

    The North Star

    S1 E1 - 4m 14s

    Douglass breaks away from his abolitionist mentor, William Lloyd Garrison, and starts the newspaper The North Star, an independent Black voice for abolition. "Becoming Frederick Douglass" is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and features Wendell Pierce as the voice of Douglass.

  • Anna Murray: asset-original

    Anna Murray

    S1 E1 - 4m 10s

    Douglass meets Anna Murray, and together they plot his daring escape to the North with Douglass disguised as a seaman. Once in New York, they reunite and marry. "Becoming Frederick Douglass" is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and features Wendell Pierce as the voice of Douglass.

  • Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore: asset-original

    Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore

    S1 E1 - 3m 54s

    Young Frederick Douglass is sent to work in the overseer’s house where he learns to read, opening his eyes to the possibility of a life beyond slavery.

  • Douglass and the Photograph: asset-original

    Douglass and the Photograph

    S1 E1 - 2m 20s

    One of the most photographed men of the 19th century, Douglass brilliantly uses the power of his image to challenge stereotypes of African Americans—a crucial step toward the abolition of slavery. "Becoming Frederick Douglass" is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and features Wendell Pierce as the voice of Douglass.

Schedule

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