Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
A descendant of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, filmmaker Katrina Browne explores the contemporary legacy of slavery by traveling with fellow descendents from Rhode Island to Ghana and Cuba, retracing the Triangle Trade route. Along the way, Browne and her companions meet with similarly interested travelers and discover the considerable importance slavery once had for Northern commerce.
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- Cast
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Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 18, 2008
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
Director
Katrina Browne
Description
A descendant of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, filmmaker Katrina Browne explores the contemporary legacy of slavery by traveling with fellow descendents from Rhode Island to Ghana and Cuba, retracing the Triangle Trade route. Along the way, Browne and her companions meet with similarly interested travelers and discover the considerable importance slavery once had for Northern commerce.
