Becoming Frederick Douglass Trailer (2022)

11 October 2022 Factual 54 mins

In Becoming Frederick Douglass, acclaimed director Stanley Nelson and co-director Nicole London bring to life the story of an American icon. Using Douglass's own powerful, profound speeches and writing, the story retraces his journey from a man born and raised in slavery to one of the most prominent elder statesmen and inspiring voices for freedom in American history. With additional context and insight provided by historians, scholars and Douglass's descendants, the filmmakers recount the brutality and trauma of his childhood while illuminating his strength of character, defiance against the bonds of slavery and the influences that guided his lifelong quest for freedom. The most celebrated Black man of his era, Douglass's legacy and achievements continue to resonate today. His life and work still inspires activists, educators and citizens in the fight for freedom, equality and a more just American society.

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Cast

Wendell Pierce as Frederick Douglass (voice)

Kenneth B. Morris Jr. as Self

John Stauffer as Self

Sarah Elizabeth Lewis as Self

Christopher Bonner as Self

Farah Jasmine Griffin as Self

Adam Goodheart as Self

Nick Bromell as Self

Derrick R. Spires as Self

Marcia Chatelain as Self

Vincent Leggett as Self

Edward Baptist as Self

Amy Murrell Taylor as Self

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall as Self

Robert S. Levine as Self

Eric Foner as Self

Crew

Ismael Rodríguez Cinematography

Stanley Nelson Director

Stanley Nelson Producer

Stanley Nelson Executive Producer

Tom Phillips Music

Nicole London Director

Nicole London Producer

Maya Lynne Robinson Executive Producer

Mark Fason Editor

Mark Fason Producer

Anne Seidlitz Writer

International Releases Dates

United States 11 October 2022

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