Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

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2022, Movie, 58min

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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Critic Richard Roeper

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With handsome graphics and illustrations of Douglass augmenting the journey... various cast members bring Douglass’ crackling, soaring, thoughtful, provocative, brutally honest words to life.

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