Poster of Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Wednesday, February 23 2022
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Portrait of André HollandAndré Holland
André Holland was
42 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 28 1979
Portrait of Nicole BeharieNicole Beharie
Nicole Beharie was
37 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 03 1985
Portrait of David BlightDavid Blight
David Blight was
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Portrait of Bisa ButlerBisa Butler
Bisa Butler was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Colman DomingoColman Domingo
Colman Domingo was
52 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 28 1969
Portrait of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was
71 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 16 1950
Portrait of Nzadi KeitaNzadi Keita
Nzadi Keita was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Ken MorrisKen Morris
Ken Morris was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Sarah LewisSarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis was
42 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Portrait of Jonathan MajorsJonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors was
32 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 07 1989
Portrait of Keidrick RoyKeidrick Roy
Keidrick Roy was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Denzel WhitakerDenzel Whitaker
Denzel Whitaker was
31 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 15 1990
Portrait of Jeffrey WrightJeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright was
56 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 07 1965

Crew

Portrait of Julia MarchesiJulia Marchesi
Julia Marchesi was
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as 'Director'
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Portrait of Oluwaseun BabalolaOluwaseun Babalola
Oluwaseun Babalola was
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as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was
71 in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, Sep 16 1950
Portrait of Dyllan McGeeDyllan McGee
Dyllan McGee was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Nancy AbrahamNancy Abraham
Nancy Abraham was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Lisa HellerLisa Heller
Lisa Heller was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Sara RodriguezSara Rodriguez
Sara Rodriguez was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Derek AmbrosiDerek Ambrosi
Derek Ambrosi was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Matthew HeadMatthew Head
Matthew Head was
>> in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Original Music Composer'
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Portrait of David BlightDavid Blight
David Blight was
>> in Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
as 'Other'
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