Emancipation Road
Series Overview
From The Creators Of The Best-Selling Documentary Series "Up From Slavery"... A 7-Part Compelling Journey Through America's Greatest Saga. In 1860, the nation founded upon an idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness had as many as four hundred thousand slave-owners and almost four million slaves. By denying these rights to more than twelve percent of its population, America would soon pay with the blood of a generation. The story of African Slavery in America started with the first permanent English Colony in the 17th century... and ended with the Civil War. But those two hundred and fifty years of struggle were just the beginning. The beginning of a journey down the long Emancipation Road...
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 7 Episodes
2014 – 2014
Premiered: Tue, Sep 16, 2014
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “1968-Today - Heroes of Hope”
This final episode looks at some of the groundbreaking African American heroes in the years following the Civil Rights movement, up through President Barack Obama.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Emancipation RoadOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin R. Hershberger
Heather Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Heather Bischoff
Writer
Kevin R. Hershberger
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Emancipation Road about?
From The Creators Of The Best-Selling Documentary Series "Up From Slavery"... A 7-Part Compelling Journey Through America's Greatest Saga. In 1860, the nation founded upon an idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness had as many as four hundred thousand slave-owners and almost four million slaves. By denying these rights to more than twelve percent of its population, America would soon pay with the blood of a generation. The story of African Slavery in America started with the first permanent English Colony in the 17th century... and ended with the Civil War. But those two hundred and fifty years of struggle were just the beginning. The beginning of a journey down the long Emancipation Road...
How many seasons does Emancipation Road have?
Emancipation Road comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Emancipation Road?
Key cast members in Emancipation Road include Coby Batty, Kevin R. Hershberger, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr..
Who created or directed Emancipation Road?
Emancipation Road was developed and directed by Kevin R. Hershberger.