Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

"In their words, our shared history."

Jan 1 2003 N/A 1h 15m
Documentary

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.

Plot

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, featuring the on-camera voices of over a dozen top African-American actors.

Written by

Mark Jonathan Harris

Directed by

Ed Bell, Thomas Lennon

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. 1 win & 7 nominations total

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