The Underground Railroad

Overview

The Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, nor was it always underground. It was an informal network of people and hiding places that helped slaves escape the American South. It extended from the South into the northern states, Canada, the western frontier, and even Cuba and the Caribbean. This documentary remembers the people, white and black, famous and almost-forgotten, who risked their fortunes and even their lives to resist the unjust institution of slavery.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Alfre Woodard

Director

Jeff Lengyel

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0272336