Fighter for Freedom: The Frederick Douglass Story (1984)
Overview
Frederick Douglass, Fighter for Freedom is a 19-minute documentary on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Historic photos and documdrama segments cover the live of this great orator, emancipator and statesman. The story is told by a young narrator.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.263 |
Directed By
William Greaves
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