douglass, frederick

Presents the story of a former slave, Frederick Douglass, who escaped from his life of slavery and became a successful business man and was active in the fight for African American rights.

Reveals how six historical figures interacted with each other to influence the outcome of the Civil War, sharing background information and key accomplishments for such individuals as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Clara Barton.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders; and contains introduction, textual and explanatory notes, and chronology.

The life of Frederick Douglass is told through photos and images, interviews with scholars, and live-action cinematography of historical locations from his life. (90 min.).

A record of cruelty, ignorance, and callousness in the pre-Civil War south, by a slave who led a minor rebellion and lived to tell the world his harrowing story.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.