Becoming Frederick Douglass

Becoming Frederick Douglass (2022)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2022-10-11
  • User Rating: 6.5/10 from 2 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 54min
  • Language: English
  • Directors: Stanley Nelson, Nicole London.
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Summary

In Becoming Frederick Douglass, acclaimed director Stanley Nelson and co-director Nicole London bring to life the story of an American icon. Using Douglass's own powerful, profound speeches and writing, the story retraces his journey from a man born and raised in slavery to one of the most prominent elder statesmen and inspiring voices for freedom in American history. With additional context and insight provided by historians, scholars and Douglass's descendants, the filmmakers recount the brutality and trauma of his childhood while illuminating his strength of character, defiance against the bonds of slavery and the influences that guided his lifelong quest for freedom. The most celebrated Black man of his era, Douglass's legacy and achievements continue to resonate today. His life and work still inspires activists, educators and citizens in the fight for freedom, equality and a more just American society.

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  • Wendell Pierce

    as Frederick Douglass (voice)
  • Kenneth B. Morris Jr.

    as Self
  • John Stauffer

    as Self
  • Sarah Elizabeth Lewis

    as Self
  • Christopher Bonner

    as Self
  • Farah Jasmine Griffin

    as Self
  • Adam Goodheart

    as Self
  • Nick Bromell

    as Self
  • Derrick R. Spires

    as Self
  • Marcia Chatelain

    as Self
  • Vincent Leggett

    as Self
  • Edward Baptist

    as Self
  • Amy Murrell Taylor

    as Self
  • Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

    as Self
  • Robert S. Levine

    as Self
  • Eric Foner

    as Self
Directing Stanley Nelson Director
Directing Nicole London Director
Production Nicole London Producer
Crew Ismael Rodríguez Cinematography
Production Stanley Nelson Executive Producer
Editing Mark Fason Editor
Production Stanley Nelson Producer
Writing Anne Seidlitz Writer
Production Maya Lynne Robinson Executive Producer
Sound Tom Phillips Music
Production Mark Fason Producer

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