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Back to: Becoming Frederick Douglass
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October 11, 2022
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.
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Douglass and the Photograph
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Douglass uses the power of his image to challenge white stereotypes of African Americans.
Young Frederick Douglass Goes to Baltimore
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Young Frederick Douglass is sent to work in the overseer’s house where he learns to read....
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