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Slavery and the Making of America

2005·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
77
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. Looks at slavery as an integral part of a developing nation, challenging the long held notion that slavery was exclusively a Southern enterprise. Simultaneously focuses on the remarkable stories of individual slaves, offering new perspectives on the slave experience and testifying to the active role that Africans and African Americans took in surviving their bondage and shaping their own lives.
American HistorySlavery DocumentarySocial CommentaryEducationalSystemic InjusticeHistorical AnalysisHuman ResilienceReconstruction EraThought-Provoking

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Where can I stream Slavery and the Making of America legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Slavery and the Making of America worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Slavery and the Making of America rated?

TV-PGDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How many seasons does Slavery and the Making of America have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Is Slavery and the Making of America based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Slavery and the Making of America air?

It ran from 2005 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Slavery and the Making of America in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Slavery and the Making of America?

2CAUS

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