Biography - Season 1 Episode 13 Frederick Douglass
As a young man, he experienced the brutality of slavery firsthand. As an outspoken leader of the abolitionist movement, he became one of the most powerful voices in American history. Frederick Douglass inadvertently found his calling while giving an impromptu speech at an anti-slavery meeting in 1841. As a formerly enslaved man, he quickly became not only a persuasive speaker, but also a poignant symbol of freedom. His insightful and eloquent lectures and tireless efforts to educate the public about the realities of slavery significantly furthered the abolitionist cause. This inspiring BIOGRPAHY program chronicles Douglass's remarkable life, from his childhood in slavery to his crucial work on behalf of formerly enslaved people following the Civil War. Rare photographs and extensive interviews with leading historians offer a revealing portrait of this extraordinary man.
Year: 2012
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Director: David L. Wolper, Agnes Nixon
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First Air Date: Apr 06, 1987
Last Air date: Jan 02, 2012
Season: 27 Season
Episode: 355 Episode
Runtime: 60 minutes
IMDb: 6.70/10 by 36.00 users
Popularity: 20.3784
Language: English
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6 Apr. 1987
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