Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

"In their words, our shared history."

4.8/101h 15m2003
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

Overview

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.

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HistoryDocumentary

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Additional Information

Original Title:Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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