Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
Feb 23, 2022 | IMDB 6
58 min Watch NowDocumentary, History
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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