Follow the Drinking Gourd (1990)

Follow the Drinking Gourd (1990) poster

Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Director: John McCally
Genre: History, Family, Animation, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 26 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Taj Mahal
Production: Rabbit Ears Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption

Keywords

freedom, slavery, underground railroad, african american, short film

More Films by Director: John McCally
More Films in Genre: History, Family, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Follow the Drinking Gourd about?
Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Who directed Follow the Drinking Gourd?
Follow the Drinking Gourd was directed by John McCally.
Who stars in Follow the Drinking Gourd?
Follow the Drinking Gourd stars Morgan Freeman.
How long is Follow the Drinking Gourd?
Follow the Drinking Gourd has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Follow the Drinking Gourd?
Follow the Drinking Gourd is a History, Family, Animation, Drama, TV Movie film.
What are the themes of Follow the Drinking Gourd?
The themes of Follow the Drinking Gourd include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption.