Becoming Frederick Douglass

About Becoming Frederick Douglass

In Becoming Frederick Douglass, acclaimed director Stanley Nelson and co-director Nicole London bring to life the story of an American icon. Using Douglass's own powerful, profound speeches and writing, the story retraces his journey from a man born and raised in slavery to one of the most prominent elder statesmen and inspiring voices for freedom in American history.

Nicole London and Stanley Nelson directed Becoming Frederick Douglass, a 2022 documentary film. Released in October 2022, it runs 54 minutes.

Wendell Pierce stars as Frederick Douglass (voice), Kenneth B. Morris Jr. as Self, John Stauffer as Self, and Sarah Elizabeth Lewis as Self. Written by Anne Seidlitz.

It streams on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+ in the United States.