Battling the Slave Breaker
The young, rebellious Douglass is sent to the brutal “slave breaker,” Edward Covey.
The young, rebellious Douglass is sent to the brutal “slave breaker,” Edward Covey.
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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The Abolitionists
A brilliant orator, Douglass becomes famous for his moving speeches against slavery.
A brilliant orator, Douglass becomes famous for his moving speeches against slavery.
The Fugitive Slave Law
The new law empowers the government to capture and return previously enslaved people.
The new law empowers the government to capture and return previously enslaved people.
A First Look at 'Becoming Frederick Douglass'
The filmmakers discuss the life of Frederick Douglass.
The filmmakers discuss the life of Frederick Douglass.
Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore
Young Frederick Douglass is sent to work in the overseer’s house where he learns to read.
Young Frederick Douglass is sent to work in the overseer’s house where he learns to read.
Anna Murray
Douglass meets Anna Murray and they plot his escape to the North to build a life together.
Douglass meets Anna Murray and they plot his escape to the North to build a life together.
The North Star
Douglass starts the newspaper The North Star, an independent Black voice for abolition.
Douglass starts the newspaper The North Star, an independent Black voice for abolition.
Douglass and the Photograph
Douglass uses the power of his image to challenge white stereotypes of African Americans.
Douglass uses the power of his image to challenge white stereotypes of African Americans.