Frederick Douglass and the White Negro (2008)
Frederick Douglass and the White Negro is a documentary telling the story of ex-slave, abolitionist, writer and politician Frederick Douglass and his escape to Ireland from America in the 1840s. After his escape from slavery and writing his autobiography which included all the actual names of his 'owners' to prove he was telling the truth, his only option was to leave his family behind and flee the United States of America since now his life was in danger.
Director: John J. Doherty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Marcus Valentine - Frederick Douglass
- Aaron Edo - The Young Frederick Douglass
- Fred Lawal - Young Frederick Douglass
- Matilda Edo - Caroline
- JohnLuka Doherty - Street Urchin
- John J. Doherty - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Cyril Dunnion
Editing: Juris Eksts
Production: Camel Productions Limited, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, TG4
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
slavery, escape from slavery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frederick Douglass and the White Negro about?
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro is a documentary telling the story of ex-slave, abolitionist, writer and politician Frederick Douglass and his escape to Ireland from America in the 1840s. After his escape from slavery and writing his autobiography which included all the actual names of his 'owners' to prove he was telling the truth, his only option was to leave his family behind and flee the United States of America since now his life was in danger.
- Who directed Frederick Douglass and the White Negro?
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro was directed by John J. Doherty.
- Who stars in Frederick Douglass and the White Negro?
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro stars Marcus Valentine, Aaron Edo, Fred Lawal, Matilda Edo, JohnLuka Doherty, John J. Doherty.
- How long is Frederick Douglass and the White Negro?
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Frederick Douglass and the White Negro?
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro is a Documentary film.
- Where was Frederick Douglass and the White Negro produced?
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro was produced in Ireland.