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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 7.855min2022X-Ray13+
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Audio languages

English

Subtitles

English [CC]

Directors

Stanley NelsonNicole London

Producers

Stanley NelsonLynne RobinsonNicole London

Cast

Wendell PierceJerald JeffreyAllen Enlow

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