Becoming Frederick Douglass (2022)

Özet

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

  Frederick Douglass (voice)

• Kenneth B. Morris Jr.

  Self

• John Stauffer

  Self

• Sarah Elizabeth Lewis

  Self

• Christopher Bonner

  Self

• Farah Jasmine Griffin

  Self

• Adam Goodheart

  Self

• Nick Bromell

  Self

• Derrick R. Spires

  Self

• Marcia Chatelain

  Self

• Vincent Leggett

  Self

• Edward Baptist

  Self

Ekip

Yönetmen

Stanley Nelson, Nicole London

Senaryo

Anne Seidlitz

Yapımcı

Stanley Nelson, Nicole London, Mark Fason

Yönetici yapımcı

Stanley Nelson, Maya Lynne Robinson

Müzik

Tom Phillips

Kurgu

Mark Fason