


How Frederick Douglass became one of the most powerful voices for freedom in America.
Using Frederick Douglass’ own words, this documentary film tells the story of how a man born and raised in slavery became one of the most prominent elder statesmen and powerful voices for freedom in America.
Using Frederick Douglass’ own words, this documentary film tells the story of how a man born and raised in slavery became one of the most prominent elder statesmen and powerful voices for freedom in America.
How Frederick Douglass became one of the most powerful voices for freedom in America.
Extended Trailer
The new law empowers the government to capture and return previously enslaved people.
The Fugitive Slave Law
The young, rebellious Douglass is sent to the brutal “slave breaker,” Edward Covey.
Battling the Slave Breaker