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Feb 4, 2019 · Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story: Directed by Jared Brock. With Danny Glover. A documentary about the little-known Josiah Henson, the escaped slave who inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
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- Documentary
- Jared Brock
- 2019-02-04
Full TV Schedule. Josiah Henson, a dynamic man with unyielding principles, overcame incredible odds to escape from slavery with his wife and children and rose to international prominence as a leader and abolitionist. His life inspired the lead character of ‘Uncle Tom’ in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 classic novel which has been recognised ...
After escaping through Ohio and New York, they eventually settled in Ontario, Canada. This film tells the story of Josiah Henson, the real-life inspiration for Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic 1852 novel, which has been recognized as one of the sparks that ignited the Civil War.
Danny Glover. Find out how to watch Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story. Stream Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story, watch trailers, see the cast, and...
- Danny Glover
Redeeming Uncle Tom, narrated by acclaimed actor Danny Glover, is a ground-breaking documentary that will restore a hero of the abolitionist movement to his rightful place in history. Josiah Henson overcame incredible odds and brutal oppression to escape from slavery.
Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story | WETA. Josiah Henson, the inspiration for Uncle Tom in "Uncle Tom's Cabin," escapes slavery and becomes a preacher in Canada, frequently traveling back to the U.S. to help free slaves on the Underground Railroad. Schedule. WETA Passport.
