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2019 | 12m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | Ben Hartley |
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| Writer: | Ben Hartley |
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| Inspired by true events, a young Frederick Douglass is secretly taught to read and write by his master's wife. Using only the air as their blackboard, this random act of kindness provided an education that paved the way from slavery to freedom. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 01, 2019 |
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| Director: | Ben Hartley |
| Writer: | Ben Hartley |
| Genres: | Drama, History |
| Keywords | slavery, literacy, short film |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $32,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 16, 2026 Entered: May 12, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Lindsey Bryce | Mistress Auld |
| Brion Marquis Watson | Frederick Douglass |
| Edward Watts | Master Auld |
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| Ben Hartley | Writer, Director |
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