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Liberty & slavery the paradox of America's founding fathers

Liberty & slavery the paradox of America's founding fathers

DVD 2016

Our Founding Fathers were yearning for a nation of individual liberty. But, the origins of America were overflowing with a deep-seated paradox. They were rallying the colonists to liberty, while many were slave owners. Liberty & Slavery is an Emmy-winning documentary about the complex issue of slavery during America's founding era. Featured on PBS stations across the country, it's won over a dozen awards. Renowned historians take us back in time...

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Founding Fathers of the United States
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Description:
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
digital optical
video file DVD video
Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: Not rated
Other Title:
Liberty and slavery
Notes:
Title from container
Originally released as a documentary film in 2016
Director of photography Christopher Marshall; edited by Christopher Marshall, A. Troy Thomas; music by John D. Keltonic
Jay Ali, David Azerrad, H. Robert Baker
English dialogue with optional English subtitles
Control Number:
3341697
UPC:
810162445348
Other Authors:
Ali, Jay, on-screen participant
Azerrad, David, on-screen participant
Baker, H. Robert, on-screen participant
Filmhub (Firm), publisher
Inertia Films Inc. (Firm), presenter
Thomas, A. Troy, film director, screenwriter, film producer
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