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Frederick Douglass: An American Life

1985-01-01 History 33mins

This director's cut of the William Greaves' documentary short film dramatizes the life and deeds of the noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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Frederick Douglass: An American Life

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This director's cut of the William Greaves' documentary short film dramatizes the life and deeds of the noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Released

1985-01-01
Revenue

n/a
Budget

n/a
Runtime

33mins
Genre

History, Drama
Status

Released
Language

English
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Production

US National Park Services, William Greaves Productions

Crew

William Greaves

Director

Lou Potter

Writer

William Greaves

Producer

Keywords:

fugitive docudrama 19th century abolitionist orator

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