Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
In their words, our shared history.
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Whoopi Goldberg
Narrator (voice)
Angela Bassett
Michael Boatman
Roscoe Lee Browne
Don Cheadle
Ossie Davis
Ruby Dee
Robert Guillaume
Jasmine Guy
Samuel L. Jackson
CCH Pounder
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Frequently Asked Questions
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives was released on February 10, 2003.
The runtime of Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is 1h 15m.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is a History, Documentary movie.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives was directed by Ed Bell.
The main cast of Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives includes Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Michael Boatman.
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is originally in English.