Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage
Synopsis
"Explores the 400-year era of the transatlantic slave trade, when millions of Africans were kidnapped and shipped to the Americas. Features interviews with scholars, oral histories and a dramatic recreation of the Middle Passage" (The History Channel).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Harty
- Screenplay & Story
- Stu Schreiberg, Christen Harty Schaefer, Glenda Dickerson
- Original Score
- Alan Ett, Chike Okpala
- Original Title
- Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- History
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Harty
Stu Schreiberg, Christen Harty Schaefer, Glenda Dickerson
Alan Ett, Chike Okpala
Debbie Allen, Stephen Kroopnick, Stu Schreiberg, Christen Harty Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Stu Schreiberg
Writer
Christen Harty Schaefer
Producer
Christen Harty Schaefer
Writer
Glenda Dickerson
Writer
Chris Harty
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage
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What is Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage about?
"Explores the 400-year era of the transatlantic slave trade, when millions of Africans were kidnapped and shipped to the Americas. Features interviews with scholars, oral histories and a dramatic recreation of the Middle Passage" (The History Channel).
Who directed Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage?
Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage was directed by Chris Harty.
Who stars in Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage?
The principal cast of Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage includes Debbie Allen, Glenda Dickerson, John Hope Franklin, Steven Spielberg.
When was Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage released and how long is it?
Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage was composed by Alan Ett, Chike Okpala.