Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
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Inspired by the actual will of a plantation owner that listed the worth of each and every one of his "workers," this video uses original documents from slave auctions and plantation estates to create a moving and powerful portrait of slavery. Poetry and illustrations contrast the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of a person's life experiences. Based on the children's book by Ashley Bryan.
Media Details
Runtime: 42 minutes 39 seconds
- Topic: History, Literature
- Subtopic: African-Americans, Children's Literature, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: Dreamscape
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