Frederick Douglass: An American Life
Synopsis
This director's cut of the William Greaves' documentary short film dramatizes the life and deeds of the noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hugh Morgan
Frederick Douglass
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Anna Douglass
Ebony Jo-Ann
Harriet Tubman
Stephanie Berry
Rosetta Douglass
Janet Ellis
Julia Griffith
Lee Moore
John Brown
William Curtis
William Lloyd Garrison
Jacqueline Scates
Helen Pitts Douglass
R.A. Montgomery
Frederick (Young Man)
Don Plumley
Hern
Charles Reid
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Wooten Jr.
Frederick (Little Boy)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Greaves
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Potter, William Greaves
- Original Title
- Frederick Douglass: An American Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- US National Park Services, William Greaves Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Greaves
Lou Potter, William Greaves
Juliana Wang
William Greaves, Alonzo Speight
Tim Radford, William Greaves
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Potter
Writer
William Greaves
Director
William Greaves
Editor
Myrna Colley-Lee
Costume Design
Juliana Wang
Director of Photography
Alonzo Speight
Editor
William Greaves
Producer
William Greaves
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frederick Douglass: An American Life.
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What is Frederick Douglass: An American Life about?
This director's cut of the William Greaves' documentary short film dramatizes the life and deeds of the noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Who directed Frederick Douglass: An American Life?
Frederick Douglass: An American Life was directed by William Greaves.
Who stars in Frederick Douglass: An American Life?
The principal cast of Frederick Douglass: An American Life includes Hugh Morgan, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Ebony Jo-Ann, Stephanie Berry, Janet Ellis.
When was Frederick Douglass: An American Life released and how long is it?
Frederick Douglass: An American Life was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 33m.