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
Howland Chamberlainas Isaac Went
Ron O'Nealas Francis Cardoza
Barbara O. Jonesas Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Sonny Shroyeras Jason Hugar
Gregory Whiteas Clair Willis
Ossie Davisas Narrator
Joel Fluellenas James Allenby
Alfre Woodardas Katie
Ritchie Montgomeryas Soldier
Grace Zabriskieas Ruth Lait
Kris Kristoffersonas Abner Lait
Peter Gabbas 3rd White Trash Delegate
Don Hoodas Gen. Ganfret
Danny Nelsonas Auctioneer
John McLiamas President Ulysses S. Grant
Muhammad Alias Gideon Jackson
Edward Herrmannas Stephen Holmes
William Allen Youngas Older Jeff Jackson
Afemo Omilamias Young Black Man with Scars
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