Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island

Year Published: 1956

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Recreates the conflict of Roger Williams with the Puritan leaders of New England, including his attempts to achieve separation of church and state, freedom of conscience, and protection for minority groups; the heresy trial resulting in his banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony; and his decision to establish the new colony of Rhode Island. Starring Donald Moffat. For more on director John Barnes, visit http://www.afana.org/barnesbio.htm

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