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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresDrama, Family
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DirectorBob Walsh
WritersCelia Ribando
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsFreedom Man
About Freedom Man
The story of Benjamin Banneker, the early American patriot whose achievements rival those of Benjamin Franklin!! Risking his life, working with the Underground Railroad to elude vicious slave catchers!
Directed by Bob Walsh, Freedom Man leans on a strong ensemble — Ossie Davis, Louise Stubbs, Leon Pinkney — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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