Up From Slavery [Blu-ray]

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Up From Slavery is a 2011 documentary directed by Kevin Hershberger that examines the history of slavery in America and the Civil War era. The film explores the fundamental contradiction between the nation’s founding principles of equality and liberty and the brutal reality of slavery, which held nearly four million people in bondage by 1860. Through historical reenactments, expert commentary, and first-hand accounts, the documentary traces the four-century journey of slavery in America and its impact on the nation’s development.

This Blu-ray release from Mill Creek Entertainment contains one disc with a runtime of five hours and fifteen minutes and carries a PG-13 rating. The film features Coby Batty, DL Hopkins, James Thompson, Karla Brown, Ken Peebles, and Keydron Dunn. Own this comprehensive historical documentary on physical media at a used price.