Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman (1983)
This powerful one-person show stars William Marshall (Blacula) as abolitionist and trusted Lincoln advisor Frederick Douglass. Based on Douglass’ essential writings, Sylvia Jarrico’s teleplay dramatizes the highly influential thinker’s life from the period surrounding his birth as an enslaved person through Reconstruction. Dixon trains his incisive video lens directly on Marshall as he addresses the audience, channeling Douglass’ profound insights on slavery, emancipation, suffrage and equal rights for all.
Director: Ivan Dixon
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: February 16, 1983
Cast
- William Marshall - Frederick Douglas
Screenplay
Production: KCET
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ivan Dixon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman about?
- This powerful one-person show stars William Marshall (Blacula) as abolitionist and trusted Lincoln advisor Frederick Douglass. Based on Douglass’ essential writings, Sylvia Jarrico’s teleplay dramatizes the highly influential thinker’s life from the period surrounding his birth as an enslaved person through Reconstruction. Dixon trains his incisive video lens directly on Marshall as he addresses the audience, channeling Douglass’ profound insights on slavery, emancipation, suffrage and equal rights for all.
- Who directed Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman?
- Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman was directed by Ivan Dixon.
- Who stars in Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman?
- Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman stars William Marshall.
- How long is Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman?
- Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- Where was Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman produced?
- Frederick Douglass: Slave and Statesman was produced in United States of America.