American Passages

About American Passages

Initially, there's that moment of happiness: an African-American celebrating in Harlem cheers "We're free!" as if Barack Obama's victory meant the ultimate end of slavery.

Ruth Beckermann's American Passages is a 2011 documentary film. Released in March 2011, it runs 120 minutes.

Written by Ruth Beckermann.

American members can watch it on DocAlliance Films and True Story.