Freedom Road (1979)

In the aftermath of the Civil War, the once enslaved Gideon Jackson, portrayed by the enigmatic Muhammad Ali in an unusual acting role, finds himself standing on the precipice of a new era. With the Union Army's victory, he returns home to his native South Carolina, a state that once bore the heavy chains of white supremacy and slavery, as a man free from bondage. But the air of liberty is tainted by the bitter undercurrents of a nation still deeply divided. Stepping into the harsh light of a world that still clings to the ghosts of racism, Jackson's journey takes an unexpected turn as he is elected to the U.S. Senate. Once a black slave and now a senator, he carries the weight of his people's hope in his blue-collar hands. However, even in the hallowed halls of Washington D.C., the fight for equality is far from over. As Jackson navigates the tumultuous political landscape, he finds himself grappling with the complex issues of land rights, battling against fellow former slaves, and white sharecroppers desperate to keep the land they have painstakingly tended all their lives. The illiterate former slave must now harness his newfound freedom and resilience to strive for a fair society where true equality isn't merely a distant dream but a tangible reality. "Freedom Road" takes you on an immersive journey through the gritty reality of a nation struggling to heal its wounds, a narrative that is as compelling as it is poignant, testing the true meaning of freedom and equality in a world reluctant to shed its past.

Freedom Road is a drama movie featuring Alfre Woodard and directed by Ján Kadár.

Freedom Road is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy, Tubi TV and VUDU Free and it's also available on FlixFling.

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