Becoming Frederick Douglass
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Becoming Frederick Douglass

📅 2022 ⭐ 6.5 🕐 54 min
IMDb tt21342268 TMDB 956859 Official Site
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In Becoming Frederick Douglass, acclaimed director Stanley Nelson and co-director Nicole London bring to life the story of an American icon. Using Douglass's own powerful, profound speeches and writing, the story retraces his journey from a man born and raised in slavery to one of the most prominent elder statesmen and inspiring voices for freedom in American history. With additional context and insight provided by historians, scholars and Douglass's descendants, the filmmakers recount the brutality and trauma of his childhood while illuminating his strength of character, defiance against the bonds of slavery and the influences that guided his lifelong quest for freedom. The most celebrated Black man of his era, Douglass's legacy and achievements continue to resonate today. His life and work still inspires activists, educators and citizens in the fight for freedom, equality and a more just American society.

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Director Nicole London Director Stanley Nelson Cinematography Ismael Rodríguez Editor Mark Fason Executive Producer Maya Lynne Robinson Executive Producer Stanley Nelson Music Tom Phillips Producer Mark Fason Producer Nicole London Producer Stanley Nelson Writer Anne Seidlitz
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