TV series
Slavery and the Making of America
2005, English, on PBS. Created by William Grant.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
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Latest episode
S1 E4: The Challenge of Freedoms
Aired 16 February 2005
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- William GrantCreator
- Morgan FreemanSelf - Narrator (voice) · 4 ep
- Chauncey HerringReenactor · 4 ep
- Justin JacksonReenactor · 4 ep
- Larry FloydReenactor · 4 ep
- Joe T. AkinReenactor · 1 ep
- Mike AllenReenactor · 1 ep
- Mazie L. BaltimoreReenactor · 1 ep
- Victor St. Clair AlexanderReenactor · 1 ep
- Gloria AlexandraReenactor · 1 ep
- Clement C. ArsenaultReenactor · 1 ep
- Darien BatesReenactor · 1 ep
- Isiah BeasleyReenactor · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 February 2005
- Last aired
- 16 February 2005
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Slavery and the Making of America: quick answers
Is Slavery and the Making of America worth watching?
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How many seasons of Slavery and the Making of America are there?
Slavery and the Making of America has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Slavery and the Making of America finished?
Yes. Slavery and the Making of America ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Slavery and the Making of America on?
Slavery and the Making of America isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Slavery and the Making of America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Slavery and the Making of America is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Slavery and the Making of America?
If you liked Slavery and the Making of America, try American Experience, Mysteries at the Museum, Top Gear.
Who created Slavery and the Making of America?
Slavery and the Making of America was created by William Grant and stars Morgan Freeman, Chauncey Herring, Justin Jackson.