Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery(1998)
Overview
Everything you thought you knew about slavery is about to be challenged. Africans in America: America’s Journey Through Slavery is the groundbreaking series that makes history by sharing it from a new perspective. Nearly ten years in the making, this landmark six-hour set exposes the truth through surprising revelations, dramatic recreations, rare archival photography and riveting first-person accounts.
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4 episodes • 1998
Miniseries
4 episodes • 1998
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Terrible Transformation | Oct 19, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Revolution | Oct 20, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Brotherly Love | Oct 21, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Judgment Day | Oct 22, 1998 | 0.0 |
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