Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

Name: Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: 2003-02-10
Rating: 5.188

2003

⭐5.2(8 votes)

1h 15m

HistoryDocumentary

Overview

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.

About Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003) is a History, Documentary film that follows 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 is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 8 votes. Fans of history movies may also want to explore similar titles below.