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Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.
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Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.
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A brilliant orator, Douglass becomes famous for his moving speeches against slavery. (3m 1s)
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Douglass meets Anna Murray and they plot his escape to the North to build a life together. (4m 10s)
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The young, rebellious Douglass is sent to the brutal “slave breaker,” Edward Covey. (3m 49s)
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Douglass uses the power of his image to challenge white stereotypes of African Americans. (2m 20s)
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The filmmakers discuss the life of Frederick Douglass. (1m)
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The new law empowers the government to capture and return previously enslaved people. (3m 7s)
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Douglass starts the newspaper The North Star, an independent Black voice for abolition. (4m 14s)
Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore
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Young Frederick Douglass is sent to work in the overseer’s house where he learns to read. (3m 54s)
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