Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

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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.

Cast

André Holland
Narrator (voice)
Nicole Beharie
Self
David Blight
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Bisa Butler
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Colman Domingo
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Nzadi Keita
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Ken Morris
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Sarah Lewis
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Jonathan Majors
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Keidrick Roy
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Denzel Whitaker
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Jeffrey Wright
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Crew

Julia Marchesi
Director
Derek Ambrosi
Editor
Dyllan McGee
Executive Producer
Lisa Heller
Executive Producer
Nancy Abraham
Executive Producer
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Executive Producer
Sara Rodriguez
Executive Producer
Oluwaseun Babalola
Producer
Matthew Head
Original Music Composer
David Blight
Other

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