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Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North

“A Story from the Deep North”

Synopsis

A descendant of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, filmmaker Katrina Browne explores the contemporary legacy of slavery by traveling with fellow descendents from Rhode Island to Ghana and Cuba, retracing the Triangle Trade route. Along the way, Browne and her companions meet with similarly interested travelers and discover the considerable importance slavery once had for Northern commerce.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

18/01/2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Katrina Browne
Screenplay & Story
Katrina Browne
Original Title
Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
Country of Origin
United States of America
Release Date
18/01/2008
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Katrina Browne

Screenplay & Story

Katrina Browne

Producers

Katrina Browne

Department Leadership Roster

Katrina Browne

Director

Katrina Browne

Producer

Katrina Browne

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North about?

A descendant of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, filmmaker Katrina Browne explores the contemporary legacy of slavery by traveling with fellow descendents from Rhode Island to Ghana and Cuba, retracing the Triangle Trade route. Along the way, Browne and her companions meet with similarly interested travelers and discover the considerable importance slavery once had for Northern commerce.

Who directed Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North?

Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North was directed by Katrina Browne.

Who stars in Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North?

The principal cast of Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North includes Katrina Browne, Tom DeWolf, Keila DePoorter, Kofi Anyidoho, Holly Fulton.

When was Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North released and how long is it?

Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North?

Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).