Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches (2022)

February. 23,2022

7.8

| History Documentary

Acclaimed actors draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19th century America as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life, while famed scholars provide context for the speeches, and remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.

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Cast

André Holland as Narrator (voice)

[2022] Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches [2021] Passing [2021] The Blinding of Isaac Woodard [2020] The Eddy [2019] Battle at Big Rock [2019] High Flying Bird

Nicole Beharie as Self

[2022] Breaking [2022] Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches [2022] Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. [2020] Miss Juneteenth [2019] Jacob's Ladder [2018] Monsters and Men

Colman Domingo as Self

[2022] Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches [2021] The God Committee [2021] Tom Clancy's Without Remorse [2021] Candyman [2020] Trouble Don't Last Always [2020] Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

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Reviews

Sexyloutak

2022/02/23

Absolutely the worst movie.

Curapedi

2022/02/24

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

TaryBiggBall

2022/02/25

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Portia Hilton

2022/02/26

Blistering performances.