History

Slavery by Another Name

SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans' most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

Slavery by Another Name with Haitian-Creole Subtitles

1h 26m

Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

Episodes

  • Slavery by Another Name with Haitian-Creole Subtitles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Slavery by Another Name with Haitian-Creole Subtitles

    S1 E4 - 1h 26m

    Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

  • Slavery by Another Name with Portuguese Subtitles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Slavery by Another Name with Portuguese Subtitles

    S1 E3 - 1h 26m

    Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

  • Slavery by Another Name with Spanish Subtitles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Slavery by Another Name with Spanish Subtitles

    S1 E2 - 1h 26m

    Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

  • The Bricks We Stand On: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Bricks We Stand On

    S1 E3 - 17m 55s

    In this 20 minute extra, Douglas A. Blackmon takes us to Atlanta for a look to explore the history of the city and learn about how the project evolved. The author also visits with descendents of historical characters featured in his book and the film who discuss the importance of coming to grips with challenging history.

  • Slavery by Another Name: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Slavery by Another Name

    S1 E1 - 1h 24m

    Slavery by Another Name is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality.

Extras + Features

  • What it Meant to be a Convict: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What it Meant to be a Convict

    S1 -

    Historian Khalil Muhammad explains the convict leasing period and what it meant to be a convict in the system.

  • Reflections on John S. Williams: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Reflections on John S. Williams

    S1 - 4m 46s

    Descendant Susan Burnore talks with her cousin Kate about learning the history of her great-grandfather John S. Williams.

  • Reflections on Writing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Reflections on Writing

    S1 -

    Douglas A. Blackmon's daughter Colette asks for advice to becoming a writer during a StoryCorps interview.

  • Reflections on Labor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Reflections on Labor

    S1 - 2m 48s

    Descendant Rod Frazer remembers the types of labor on WD McCurdy's plantation: slave, free and convict.

  • Plessy v. Ferguson: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Plessy v. Ferguson

    S1 -

    Historian Risa Goluboff explains how Plessy v. Ferguson opened the door to legal segregation.

  • Reflections on W.D. McCurdy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Reflections on W.D. McCurdy

    S1 - 1m 28s

    Descendant Rod Frazer talks about how his ancestor became one of the largest leasers of convicts in the state of Alabama during a StoryCorps interview.

  • Reflections on History: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Reflections on History

    S1 -

    Descendant Rod Frazer reacts to his ancestor's role in convict leasing during a StoryCorps interview.

  • Descendant Clip: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Descendant Clip

    S1 - 3m 8s

    Sharon Malone and Tonya Groomes share their reactions to legacy.

Schedule

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