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Douglass and the Photograph
October 11, 2022
One of the most photographed men of the 19th century, Douglass brilliantly uses the power of his image to challenge stereotypes of African Americans—a crucial step toward the abolition of slavery. "Becoming Frederick Douglass" is produced and directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London and features Wendell Pierce as the voice of Douglass.
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Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore
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Young Frederick Douglass is sent to work in the overseer’s house where he learns to read....
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