Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

58 mins | Documentary, History | Feb. 23, 2022

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.

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

58 mins | Documentary, History | Feb. 23, 2022

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
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.
IMDb rating 7.8
Producers McGee Media, Inkwell Media
Original title Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
Directors Julia Marchesi
Writers

Cast

André Holland

as Narrator (voice)

Nicole Beharie

as Self

David Blight

as Self

Bisa Butler

as Self

Colman Domingo

as Self

Nzadi Keita

as Self

Ken Morris

as Self

Sarah Lewis

as Self

Jonathan Majors

as Self

Keidrick Roy

as Self

Denzel Whitaker

as Self

Jeffrey Wright

as Self