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Name: Escape to freedom
Author: Ossie Davis

Based on the life of Frederick Douglass, this English-language drama brings to youth audiences the stark reality of slavery in the United States. Staged as a children's play, it follows young Douglass’s experiences in Maryland, the hardships he faces as a slave, and his eventual escape northward. The production emphasizes historical context, resilience, and the pursuit of liberty.

First publish date: 1976

Genre: Drama & Plays/Historical Drama

Authors: Ossie Davis

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