Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Uncover the stories of Black Americans who fought to define democracy during the Revolution. In 1776, the promise that "all men are created equal" did not extend to many enslaved and free Black people. Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War traces how they pursued liberty--through service, resistance, and the courts--for themselves, their families, and their communities.
IMDb 7.2/10202656min
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
IMDb 7.2/10202656min
13+
Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
IMDb 7.2/10202656min
Uncover the stories of Black Americans who fought to define democracy during the Revolution. In 1776, the promise that "all men are created equal" did not extend to many enslaved and free Black people. Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War traces how they pursued liberty--through service, resistance, and the courts--for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Stacey L Holman
Producers
Steve HumbleMason MillsStacey L HolmanMaya Tepler
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
13+
violenceFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]
Subtitles
English [CC]
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