Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy U.S. history. A gifted writer and charismatic orator, it is estimated that more Americans heard Douglass speak than any other 19th-century figure — Black or white. Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film features the voice of actor Wendell Pierce as Douglass.

IMDb 7.855min2022

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Content advisory: Violencesmoking

Audio languages: English

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Stanley Nelson Nicole London

Producers: Stanley Nelson Lynne Robinson Nicole London

Starring: Wendell Pierce Jerald Jeffrey Allen Enlow

Studio: PBS

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