Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
Fanny Kemble is a famous star of the English stage, but while touring the United States, she gives up her career to marry wealthy American Pierce Butler. Moving with him from Philadelphia to his Georgia plantation, Fanny sees slavery firsthand, and her outrage leads her to help the family's slaves in open defiance of her spouse. Undaunted by the consequences, Fanny eventually writes a book that strengthens the anti-slavery movement.
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Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 23, 2000
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
67%
Original Title
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
Production Companies
Catfish Productions, LXD Inc., Showtime Networks
Director
James Keach
Description
Fanny Kemble is a famous star of the English stage, but while touring the United States, she gives up her career to marry wealthy American Pierce Butler. Moving with him from Philadelphia to his Georgia plantation, Fanny sees slavery firsthand, and her outrage leads her to help the family's slaves in open defiance of her spouse. Undaunted by the consequences, Fanny eventually writes a book that strengthens the anti-slavery movement.