Slavery and the Making of America (2005)

A documentary of the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies through the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction, this series examines the integral role slavery played in shaping the new country and challenges the long held notion that it was exclusively a Southern enterprise. Remarkable stories of individual slaves offer fresh perspectives on the slave experience.

Slavery and the Making of America is a documentary show featuring Morgan Freeman and created by William Grant.

Slavery and the Making of America is currently streaming on Hoopla.