Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2003, Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is a historia and documental film directed by Thomas Lennon, running about 75 minutes. “In their words, our shared history.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When the Civil War ended in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. Over 70 years later, the memories of some 2,000 slave-era survivors were transcribed and preserved by the Library of Congress. These first-person anecdotes, ranging from the brutal to the bittersweet, have been brought to vivid life in this unique HBO documentary special, featuring the on-camera voices of over a dozen top African-American actors.

Who’s in it. Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives stars Whoopi Goldberg as Narrator (voice), Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman and Roscoe Lee Browne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives page.

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