Freedom Man

Fighter of Freedom! Outspoken Patriot! Genius!

1979•1h 1m

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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!

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Cast

Ossie Davis

Benjamin Banneker

Louise Stubbs

Molly Morton

Leon Pinkney

Greenberry Morton

Jay Barney

Jonas Wattington

Megan Hunt

Sarah Wattington

Steven Pearson

Bountyhunter

Norman La Rochelle

Thomas Jefferson

Eugene Williams

Isaac

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