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The Abolitionists

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A brilliant orator, Douglass becomes famous for his moving speeches against slavery.

In Massachusetts, Douglass meets abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison and uses his brilliant oratorical skills to speak out against slavery — becoming the most famous Black man of his time. Becoming Frederick Douglass is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and features Wendell Pierce as the voice of Douglass.

AIR DATE 10/11/22

A First Look at 'Becoming Frederick Douglass'

The North Star

Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore

Anna Murray

Douglass and the Photograph

The Fugitive Slave Law

Battling the Slave Breaker

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The Abolitionists

A First Look at 'Becoming Frederick Douglass'

The North Star

Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore

Anna Murray

Douglass and the Photograph

The Fugitive Slave Law

Battling the Slave Breaker

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About Becoming Frederick Douglass

Using Frederick Douglass’ own words, this documentary film tells the story of how a man born and raised in slavery became one of the most prominent elder statesmen and powerful voices for freedom in America.

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