Freedom's Path
Synopsis
A Union soldier flees from battle and is rescued unexpectedly by free Black man Kitch and his friends. Risking everything, Kitch takes William deep into the woods to the safety of his adopted home. It's here that William discovers Kitch is a part of secret community of freed slaves, who run a portion of the Underground Railroad. When a ruthless and desperate slave catcher discovers the underground network, he conspires to bring it burning down to the ground.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Smith
- Original Title
- Freedom's Path
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- The Forge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Smith
A.J. Winslow, James Pidgeon, Neko Sparks, Steven Swadling
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Brett Smith
Director
A.J. Winslow
Producer
James Pidgeon
Producer
Neko Sparks
Producer
Steven Swadling
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom's Path
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What is Freedom's Path about?
A Union soldier flees from battle and is rescued unexpectedly by free Black man Kitch and his friends. Risking everything, Kitch takes William deep into the woods to the safety of his adopted home. It's here that William discovers Kitch is a part of secret community of freed slaves, who run a portion of the Underground Railroad. When a ruthless and desperate slave catcher discovers the underground network, he conspires to bring it burning down to the ground.
Who directed Freedom's Path?
Freedom's Path was directed by Brett Smith.
Who stars in Freedom's Path?
The principal cast of Freedom's Path includes Gerran Howell, RJ Cyler, Ewen Bremner, Carol Sutton, Afemo Omilami.
When was Freedom's Path released and how long is it?
Freedom's Path was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.