Season 1 (2011)

Part One - 1619 Virginia - The First African Slaves arrive
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September 13, 2011 • 38m

Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of ...Read more

Part Two - 18th Century Colonial America and Slavery under the rule of the British Empire
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September 20, 2011 • 47m

The section of the series presents the changes in slavery in North America due to the beginning of British dominance over the terr...Read more

Part Three - Slavery in the United States after the Revolution
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September 27, 2011 • 46m

The US was founded upon the idea that all men are created equal with the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of ha...Read more

Part Four - Nat Turners Rebellion, 1831
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October 4, 2011 • 44m

This part of the series presents the reaction by individuals and parties to the continued use of slave labor in portions of the United States.

Part Five - Abolition from the North grows
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October 11, 2011 • 43m

This segment of the series speaks about the efforts by Northern Abolitionists to eliminate slavery prior to the start of the Civil...Read more

Part Six - The Civil War. Emancipation Proclamation
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October 18, 2011 • 46m

This portion of the series talks about the causes of and start of the Civil War; the evolution of the drive to win on each side of...Read more

Part Seven - Aftermath of the Civil War and new freedom
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October 25, 2011 • 45m

This section of the series looks at the conclusion of the War Between the States and the effects of the outcome for slaves, slave ...Read more