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The Frederick Douglass Story depicts the life of Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned prominent abolitionist. Escaping slavery, he marries Anna Murray, and together, they advocate for civil rights and fight against slavery through the Underground Railroad. Frederick's encounters with influential figures like William Lloyd Garrison and President Abraham Lincoln shape his activism. During the Civil War, he encourages African Americans to join the Union Army and advises John Brown in his Harpers Ferry raid. Despite personal struggles and societal opposition, Frederick remains resolute in his pursuit of justice. As an editor, he uses "The North Star" newspaper to amplify his message, and he becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement with Victoria Woodhull and Julia Griffiths. Throughout Reconstruction, he continues to champion civil rights and receives appointments as U.S. Marshal and minister to Haiti. Frederick Douglass leaves an enduring legacy as a transformative figure in the fight for freedom and equality.
Regé-Jean Page
Kurt Russell
Laz Alonso
Hayden Christensen
Danielle Panabaker
Christian Bale
Willa Fitzgerald
Vince Vaughn
Emily Blunt
Colman Domingo
Angus McLaren
Jeremy Renner
Kevin Bacon
Tobey Maguire
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Brolin
Tommy Lee Jones
Jacob Elordi
Dakota Fanning
Barbie Ferreira
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