
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
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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Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 10, 2003
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
History, Documentary
User Score
59%
Original Title
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Director
Ed Bell
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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