A premiere date has been set for the Frederick Douglass documentary on HBO.
Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches is set to premiere on February 23 at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max.
The documentary features Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker, Jeffrey Wright, and more drawing from 5 of Douglass’ memorable speeches from different times in 19th century America and his life.
This project is inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David Blight Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.
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Frederick Douglass Doc Gets Release Date