Frederick Douglass and the White Negro(2008)
Frederick Douglass and the White Negro Synopsis
Frederick Douglass and the White Negro is a documentary telling the story of ex-slave, abolitionist, writer and politician Frederick Douglass and his escape to Ireland from America in the 1840s. After his escape from slavery and writing his autobiography which included all the actual names of his 'owners' to prove he was telling the truth, his only option was to leave his family behind and flee the United States of America since now his life was in danger.
Frederick Douglass and the White Negro (2008) is a documentary film directed by John J. Doherty, released on January 1, 2008 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Marcus Valentine, Aaron Edo, Fred Lawal and Matilda Edo.
- Director:
- John J. Doherty
- Writers:
- John J. Doherty
- Producers:
- Catherine Lyons
- Production:
- Camel Productions Limited, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, TG4
- Status:
- Released
Frederick Douglass and the White Negro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by John J. Doherty, written by John J. Doherty, produced by Catherine Lyons.
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Frederick Douglass and the White Negro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Frederick Douglass and the White Negro online?
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Frederick Douglass and the White Negro (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from IFI@Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Frederick Douglass and the White Negro?
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The main cast of Frederick Douglass and the White Negro (2008) includes Marcus Valentine, Aaron Edo, Fred Lawal, Matilda Edo and JohnLuka Doherty. The film was directed by John J. Doherty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frederick Douglass and the White Negro released?
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Frederick Douglass and the White Negro was released on January 1, 2008 and runs for 52m.