Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)

In their words, our shared history.

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When the Civil War ended in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. Over 70 years later, the memories of some 2,000 slave-era survivors were transcribed and preserved by the Library of Congress. These first-person anecdotes, ranging from the brutal to the bittersweet, have been brought to vivid life in this unique HBO documentary special, featuring the on-camera voices of over a dozen top African-American actors.

Director: Ed Bell, Thomas Lennon
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Sophie E. Constantinou
Editing: Juliet Weber
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

slavery, library of congress, black slave, black history, usa history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives about?
When the Civil War ended in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. Over 70 years later, the memories of some 2,000 slave-era survivors were transcribed and preserved by the Library of Congress. These first-person anecdotes, ranging from the brutal to the bittersweet, have been brought to vivid life in this unique HBO documentary special, featuring the on-camera voices of over a dozen top African-American actors.
Who directed Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives?
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives was directed by Ed Bell, Thomas Lennon.
Who stars in Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives?
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives stars Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman, Roscoe Lee Browne, Don Cheadle, Ossie Davis.
How long is Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives?
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives?
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is a History, Documentary film.
Where was Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives produced?
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives was produced in United States of America.