Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

(2022)

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Synopsis

FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES brings to life the words of our country's most famous anti-slavery activist. Acclaimed actors Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker and Jeffrey Wright 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. Famed scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and others provid context for the speeches, and, along with Andre# Holland's readings from Douglass' autobiographies, remind us that Frederick Douglass' words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.

Cast

Andre Holland, David Blight, Denzel Whitaker, Ken Morris