Freedom Road
Freedom Road
Release: 1979-10-29·Runtime: 186m·★ 4.8
Drama
Ex-slave and former Union soldier Gideon Jackson represents other ex-slaves at the constitutional convention, and is soon elected to the U.S. Senate despite opposition from white landowners, law enforcement and the KKK. He unites with sharecropper Abner Lait, who helps Jackson unite ex-slaves and white tenant farmers.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Braun Entertainment Group
Worldvision
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Gregory Whiteas Clair Willis
John McLiamas President Ulysses S. Grant
Ritchie Montgomeryas Soldier
Danny Nelsonas Auctioneer
Afemo Omilamias Young Black Man with Scars
Ron O'Nealas Francis Cardoza
Ossie Davisas Narrator
Barbara O. Jonesas Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Peter Gabbas 3rd White Trash Delegate
Edward Herrmannas Stephen Holmes
Alfre Woodardas Katie
Sonny Shroyeras Jason Hugar
William Allen Youngas Older Jeff Jackson
Don Hoodas Gen. Ganfret
Muhammad Alias Gideon Jackson
Kris Kristoffersonas Abner Lait
Joel Fluellenas James Allenby
Grace Zabriskieas Ruth Lait
Howland Chamberlainas Isaac Went
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