Lessons of the Hour (2019)
Isaac Julien's visionary film Lessons of the Hour explores the incomparable achievements of Frederick Douglass, America’s foremost abolitionist figure. After escaping slavery in Maryland, Douglass gained prominence on the abolitionist circuit as an extraordinary orator, becoming the most photographed American of the 19th century. Julien’s project is informed by some of Douglass’s most important speeches, such as Lessons of the Hour, What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?, and Lecture on Pictures, the latter being a text that connects picture-making and photography to his vision of how technology influences human relations. Julien's work gives expression to the zeitgeist of Douglass’s era, his legacy, and the ways in which his story may be viewed through a contemporary lens. The presentation also includes photographs and tintypes produced in conjunction with the film.
Cast
- Ray Fearon - Frederick Douglass
- Cara Horgan - Ottilie Assing
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lessons of the Hour about?
- Isaac Julien's visionary film Lessons of the Hour explores the incomparable achievements of Frederick Douglass, America’s foremost abolitionist figure. After escaping slavery in Maryland, Douglass gained prominence on the abolitionist circuit as an extraordinary orator, becoming the most photographed American of the 19th century. Julien’s project is informed by some of Douglass’s most important speeches, such as Lessons of the Hour, What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?, and Lecture on Pictures, the latter being a text that connects picture-making and photography to his vision of how technology influences human relations. Julien's work gives expression to the zeitgeist of Douglass’s era, his legacy, and the ways in which his story may be viewed through a contemporary lens. The presentation also includes photographs and tintypes produced in conjunction with the film.
- Who directed Lessons of the Hour?
- Lessons of the Hour was directed by Isaac Julien.
- Who stars in Lessons of the Hour?
- Lessons of the Hour stars Ray Fearon, Cara Horgan.
- How long is Lessons of the Hour?
- Lessons of the Hour has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Lessons of the Hour?
- Lessons of the Hour is a History film.
- Where was Lessons of the Hour produced?
- Lessons of the Hour was produced in United Kingdom.