Becoming Frederick Douglass
Stanley Nelson and Nicole London tell the story of an American icon in Becoming Frederick Douglass. The story uses Douglass's powerful, insightful speeches and writing to track his path from a slave to one of America's most recognized elder statesmen and inspiring speakers for freedom. The filmmakers chronicle the violence and misery of Douglass's upbringing while highlighting his strength of character, rebellion against slavery, and the forces that shaped his lifelong battle for freedom. Douglass, the most famous Black man of his day, is still remembered. Activists, educators, and people continue to draw inspiration from his life and work.