Slavery and the Making of America (2005) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Slavery and the Making of America online in HD.
Slavery and the Making of America — Storyline
The history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. Looks at slavery as an integral part of a developing nation, challenging the long held notion that slavery was exclusively a Southern enterprise. Simultaneously focuses on the remarkable stories of individual slaves, offering new perspectives on the slave experience and testifying to the active role that Africans and African Americans took in surviving their bondage and shaping their own lives.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: William Grant
- Starring: Morgan Freeman, Chauncey Herring, Justin Jackson, Larry Floyd
Slavery and the Making of America — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2005-02-09 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 4 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (5 votes) |
Slavery and the Making of America — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Downward Spiral (2005-02-09) — The 1620s. Eleven men of African descent and mixed ethnicity enter into slavery in New Amsterdam. Working side by side with white indentured servants, these men labored to lay the
- E2: Liberty in the Air (2005-02-09) — The 1740s to the 1830s. As the slave population reproduces, American planters become less dependent on the African slave trade. Ensuing generations of slaves develop a unique cultu
- E3: Seeds of Destruction (2005-02-16) — 1800. Vermont leads the Northern states in abolishing and phasing out slavery, while the South begins its greatest expansion. As the nation develops westward and cotton replaces to
- E4: The Challenge of Freedoms (2005-02-16) — Civil War and Reconstruction. The war shifts from a struggle for union to a battle over slavery. Blacks, such as South Carolina slave and future congressman Robert Smalls, contribu
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Slavery and the Making of America have? 1 season(s) with 4 episodes.
Who created Slavery and the Making of America? William Grant.
Where can I watch Slavery and the Making of America? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
