Slavery and the Making of America (2005)
- Country
- United States
- Length
- 1 season, 4 episodes
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Rating
- 7.7 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This PBS documentary series traces the history of slavery in America and the role of enslaved African Americans in building the nation. It covers key figures like Colonel Tye and looks at both Black Loyalists and Black Patriots during the Revolutionary era.
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What happens
Slavery and the Making of America is a 2004 PBS four-part documentary series on African American slaves and their contributions to the United States. Famous African Americans, such as Colonel Tye, and historical figures, such as George Washington and John Murray, are documented in the series. The series also covers Black Loyalists and Black Patriots. Emmy Award winning composer Michael Whalen wrote the film's original soundtrack. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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