The Abolitionists

Name: The Abolitionists
Released: 2013-01-08T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · History

Television's most-watched history series, American Experience is acclaimed by viewers and critics alike and honored with every major broadcast award, including 24 Emmy Awards, four duPont-Columbia Awards and 14 George Foster Peabody Awards.

2013 · 53m

EPISODE 1

Part One: 1820s-1838

The abolitionist movement is in disarray and increasing violence raises doubts about the efficacy of its pacifist tactics.

53m
EPISODE 2

Part Two: 1838-1854

The divide between North and South deepens, touching off a crisis that is about to careen out of control.

53m
EPISODE 3

Part Three: 1854 - Emancipation and Victory

The battle between pro-slavery and free-soil contingents rises to fever pitch.

53m

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