Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Douglass uses the power of his image to challenge white stereotypes of African Americans.
Douglass and the Photograph
Douglass meets Anna Murray and they plot his escape to the North to build a life together.
Anna Murray
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
WILL-TV Passport
This video is currently available with WILL-TV Passport.
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Douglass uses the power of his image to challenge white stereotypes of African Americans.
Douglass and the Photograph
Douglass meets Anna Murray and they plot his escape to the North to build a life together.
Anna Murray
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