Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives(2003)
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Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives Synopsis
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.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003) is a history and documentary film directed by Ed Bell, released on February 10, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman and Roscoe Lee Browne. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Ed Bell
- Writers:
- Mark Jonathan Harris
- Cinematographer:
- Sophie E. Constantinou
- Status:
- Released
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Narrator (voice)
Angela Bassett
Michael Boatman
Roscoe Lee Browne
Don Cheadle
Ossie Davis
Ruby Dee
Robert Guillaume
Jasmine Guy
Samuel L. Jackson
CCH Pounder
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Key crew
Directed by Ed Bell, written by Mark Jonathan Harris.
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Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The main cast of Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman, Roscoe Lee Browne and Don Cheadle. The film was directed by Ed Bell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives was released on February 10, 2003 and runs for 1h 15m.
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Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.