Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
Recreates the conflict of Roger Williams with the Puritan leaders of New England, including his attempts to achieve separation of church and state, freedom of conscience, and protection for minority groups; the heresy trial resulting in his banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony; and his decision to establish the new colony of Rhode Island. Starring Donald Moffat.
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Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 28m
Original Title
Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
Production Companies
Encyclopædia Britannica Educational Corporation
Director
John W. Barnes
Description
Recreates the conflict of Roger Williams with the Puritan leaders of New England, including his attempts to achieve separation of church and state, freedom of conscience, and protection for minority groups; the heresy trial resulting in his banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony; and his decision to establish the new colony of Rhode Island. Starring Donald Moffat.
