Frederick Douglass

Series: PROFILES IN COURAGE.

Duration: 50

Year Published: 1965

Creator: I.Q. Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: This drama traces the early career of Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became one of the leaders of the Abolitionist movement. To avoid recapture under the Fugitive Slave Act, he lived in England until he could raise the money to purchase his freedom., Depicts the civil rights accomplishments of Frederick Douglass, a runaway slave who fathered the black protest movement. Describes how Douglass escaped to New Bedford, Massachusetts, and emphasizes his role as an agent for the Underground Railroad. Records his recruitment of black civilians for the Union army and examines his later career as author, advisor to presidents, and champion of freedom.

Complete Record: This drama traces the early career of Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became one of the leaders of the Abolitionist movement. To avoid recapture under the Fugitive Slave Act, he lived in England until he could raise the money to purchase his freedom. , Presents the life and writings of Frederick Douglass, an ex-slave of the Civil War era. Describes his influence on the abolitionist movements of the 1850's and 1860's. Explains that he was one of the first influential spokesmen for his people. , Depicts the civil rights accomplishments of Frederick Douglass, a runaway slave who fathered the black protest movement. Describes how Douglass escaped to New Bedford, Massachusetts, and emphasizes his role as an agent for the Underground Railroad. Records his recruitment of black civilians for the Union army and examines his later career as author, advisor to presidents, and champion of freedom.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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