Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
Plot: 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.


André Holland
Nicole Beharie
David Blight
Colman Domingo
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Sarah Lewis
Jonathan Majors
Denzel Whitaker
Jeffrey Wright
Oluwaseun Babalola
Lisa Heller
Sara Rodriguez
Matthew Head