Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches (2022)
Acclaimed actors draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19th century America as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life, while famed scholars provide context for the speeches, and remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.
Director: Julia Marchesi
https://www.hbo.com/movies/frederick-douglass-in-five-speeches
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André Holland as Narrator (voice) |
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Nicole Beharie as Self |
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David Blight as Self |
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Bisa Butler as Self |
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Colman Domingo as Self |
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self |
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Nzadi Keita as Self |
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Ken Morris as Self |
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Sarah Lewis as Self |
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Jonathan Majors as Self |
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Keidrick Roy as Self |
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Denzel Whitaker as Self |
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Jeffrey Wright as Self |
| Sound | Matthew Head | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Julia Marchesi | Director |
| Production | Oluwaseun Babalola | Producer |
| Editing | Derek Ambrosi | Editor |
| Crew | David Blight | Other |
| Production | Dyllan McGee | Executive Producer |
| Production | Nancy Abraham | Executive Producer |
| Production | Lisa Heller | Executive Producer |
| Production | Sara Rodriguez | Executive Producer |