Frederick Douglass: An American Life(1985)
Frederick Douglass: An American Life Synopsis
This director's cut of the William Greaves' documentary short film dramatizes the life and deeds of the noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Frederick Douglass: An American Life (1985) is a history and drama film directed by William Greaves, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 33m. It stars Hugh Morgan, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Ebony Jo-Ann and Stephanie Berry.
- Director:
- William Greaves
- Writers:
- William Greaves, Lou Potter
- Producers:
- William Greaves
- Cinematographer:
- Juliana Wang
- Production:
- US National Park Services, William Greaves Productions
- Status:
- Released
Frederick Douglass: An American Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hugh Morgan
Hugh Morgan
as Frederick Douglass
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
as Anna Douglass
Ebony Jo-Ann
as Harriet Tubman
Stephanie Berry
as Rosetta Douglass
Janet Ellis
as Julia Griffith
- Lee Moore
Lee Moore
as John Brown
- William Curtis
William Curtis
as William Lloyd Garrison
- Jacqueline Scates
Jacqueline Scates
as Helen Pitts Douglass
- R.A. Montgomery
R.A. Montgomery
as Frederick (Young Man)
- Don Plumley
Don Plumley
as Hern
- Charles Reid
Charles Reid
as Abraham Lincoln
- Daniel Wooten Jr.
Daniel Wooten Jr.
as Frederick (Little Boy)
Key crew
Directed by William Greaves, written by William Greaves and Lou Potter, produced by William Greaves.
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Frederick Douglass: An American Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Frederick Douglass: An American Life?
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The main cast of Frederick Douglass: An American Life (1985) includes Hugh Morgan, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Ebony Jo-Ann, Stephanie Berry and Janet Ellis. The film was directed by William Greaves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frederick Douglass: An American Life released?
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Frederick Douglass: An American Life was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 33m.