Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

17.7. 04:55
HBO
65 minutes
2022
Documentary

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.

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Czech, English Czech, English
2022
Documentary

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.

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Julia Marchesi

Cast

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