Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches poster
Director Julia Marchesi

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Tagline: Revolution starts with a voice.

Release Date: 2022-02-23

Duration: 58 minutes

Synopsis

Acclaimed actors 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, while famed scholars provide context for the speeches, and remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.

Casting

  • Jeffrey Wright
    Self
  • Jonathan Majors
    Self
  • Denzel Whitaker
    Self
  • Colman Domingo
    Self
  • Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
    Self
  • Nicole Beharie
    Self
  • Sarah Lewis
    Self
  • André Holland
    Narrator (voice)
  • Nzadi Keita
    Self
  • Bisa Butler
    Self

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