Rough Crossings
Synopsis
Simon Schama presents a drama-documentary that charts the extraordinary journey of the American slaves who fought for the British side in the American War of Independence and were then led by a young Englishman to Africa. There, they struggled to establish a colony in Sierra Leone, where they could be free.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Condie
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Schama
- Original Title
- Rough Crossings
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Condie
Simon Schama
Neville Kidd
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Steve Condie
Director
Simon Schama
Writer
Neville Kidd
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rough Crossings
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What is Rough Crossings about?
Simon Schama presents a drama-documentary that charts the extraordinary journey of the American slaves who fought for the British side in the American War of Independence and were then led by a young Englishman to Africa. There, they struggled to establish a colony in Sierra Leone, where they could be free.
Who directed Rough Crossings?
Rough Crossings was directed by Steve Condie.
Who stars in Rough Crossings?
The principal cast of Rough Crossings includes Simon Schama, Julien Ball.
When was Rough Crossings released and how long is it?
Rough Crossings was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.