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      Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

      2022 58 min. Documentary History List
      Reviews 73% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Acclaimed actors perform the speeches of Frederick Douglass with context from famed scholars, also with readings from his autobiographies to illustrate how his words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today. Read More Read Less

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      Marshall B This documentary slayyyyys for 58 straight minutes!! The best part was when they pointed out Frederick Douglass's flaws regarding his wife no cap!! They mentioned how showing the flaws of our heroes makes them more noble besties!!! Ong I'd recommend telling the gang to watch this fire!!!! #PERIODTQUEEN #IMMATERIALGIRL #SLAY #FREDERICKDOUGLASS #ICESPICESTAN Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Miles M The true hero of the Abolition movement, proven through this documentary. Also, Douglass' oration skills are applauded, as they should. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/23 Full Review david f A nice overview of Douglass's life and great quotes from his speeches delivered by an all star cast. I just wish it had been longer. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very well done. Elegant, informative. The 5 speeches were performed by four males and one female actor with drama and gusto. One of the narratives was spoken by Henry Gates of PBS fame. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully rendered. Oustanding choice of actors, as well as accompanying visuals. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle In a neat and tidy hour, we get a sense of the African American activist’s life, his personality and motivations, and some powerful speechifying. Rated: 4/4 Feb 23, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Acclaimed actors perform the speeches of Frederick Douglass with context from famed scholars, also with readings from his autobiographies to illustrate how his words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.
      Director
      Julia Marchesi
      Executive Producer
      Henry Louis Gates, Dyllan McGee, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
      Genre
      Documentary, History
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 23, 2022