Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

58m
DocumentaryHistory
5.5

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
Self
Bisa Butler
Self
Colman Domingo
Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self
Nzadi Keita
Self
Ken Morris
Self
Sarah Lewis
Self
Jonathan Majors
Self
Keidrick Roy
Self
Denzel Whitaker
Self
Jeffrey Wright
Self

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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