Slavery by Another Name

Slavery by Another Name with Haitian-Creole Subtitles

1h 26m

Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

Episodes

Slavery by Another Name with Haitian-Creole Subtitles

S1 E4 - 1h 26m

Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.
Slavery by Another Name with Portuguese Subtitles

S1 E3 - 1h 26m

Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.
Slavery by Another Name with Spanish Subtitles

S1 E2 - 1h 26m

Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.
The Bricks We Stand On

S1 E3 - 17m 55s

In this 20 minute extra, Douglas A. Blackmon takes us to Atlanta for a look to explore the history of the city and learn about how the project evolved. The author also visits with descendents of historical characters featured in his book and the film who discuss the importance of coming to grips with challenging history.
The Making of Slavery by Another Name

S1 E2 - 9m 16s

What goes into making a history documentary? Go behind the scenes for the making of SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME.
Slavery by Another Name

S1 E1 - 1h 24m

Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

Extras + Features

History is Dynamic

S1 - 49s

"As painful as it may be to plow the past, among the ephemera left behind by generations crushed in the wheels of American white supremacy are telling explanations for the fissures that still thread our society."
The Economics of Rebuilding

S1 - 1m 48s

“In the absence of any means to supply freed slaves with land, the Freedmen’s Bureau and northern military commanders stationed in the South encouraged blacks to enter into labor contracts with whites."
The Haves and Have Nots

S1 - 7m 27s

"As Green grew into school age and then adolescence, the family increasingly felt the repercussions of two convulsive crescendos building toward a climax early in the next century."
Slavery by Another Name - Preview

S1 E1 - 30s

Explore the little-known story of the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South that persisted into the 20th century. Laurence Fishburne narrates.
Why Use Slavery by Another Name in the Classroom?

S1 - 5m 25s

This video provides viewers with information on why Slavery by Another Name is a valuable resource for the classroom.
Using iPods for Storytelling

S1 - 3m 50s

Teachers are introduced to creating digital stories through the use of iPods.
Using Digital Storytelling in the Classroom

S1 - 7m 40s

This video addresses the basics of bringing digital storytelling into the classroom.
Slavery by Another Name Promo

S1 - 30s

Explore the little-known story of the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South that persisted into the 20th century. Laurence Fishburne narrates.
Introduction to the Curriculum

S1 - 3m

This video provides an overview of the educational curriculum developed for Slavery by Another Name.
Reflections on White Supremacy

S1 -

Descendant Barbara Belisle shares stories of racism and the KKK she experienced in her life.
Reflections on Growing Up

S1 -

Douglas A. Blackmon's son Michael asks what got him interested in this topic and why he wrote "Slavery by Another Name" in a StoryCorps interview.
Reflections on Emanicipation

S1 -

Descendant Tonya Groomes reflects on how slaves must have felt at the end of the Civil War.

Schedule

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