Becoming Frederick Douglass
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Becoming Frederick Douglass

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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 7.8/10202255min
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DocumentaryHeavyInspiring
IMDb 7.8/10202255min
Cast: Wendell PierceJerald JeffreyAllen Enlow
TV-14
Becoming Frederick Douglass
DocumentaryHeavyInspiring
IMDb 7.8/10202255min
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.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Stanley NelsonNicole London
Producers
Stanley NelsonLynne RobinsonNicole London
Cast
Wendell PierceJerald JeffreyAllen Enlow
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
TV-14
violencesmokingFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
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