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The Freedom Station

A runaway slave pursues freedom via the underground railroad, putting a family at risk.

Aired 02/01/1988

MPT Classics

The Freedom Station

Special | 27m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

A runaway slave pursues freedom via the underground railroad, putting a family at risk.

A poignant, original drama of a runaway slave’s pursuit of freedom via the underground railroad and her encounter with an abolitionist’s daughter (Christine Cunningham). Addy (Jada Pinkett) hopes to find “Moses,” Harriet Tubman’s secret identity and escape to Canada. But her presence in the cellar puts the family at risk and sparks a dialogue on human rights and the responsibilities of freedom.

Aired 02/01/1988

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MPT Classics is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Classics

The Freedom Station

Special | 27m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

A poignant, original drama of a runaway slave’s pursuit of freedom via the underground railroad and her encounter with an abolitionist’s daughter (Christine Cunningham). Addy (Jada Pinkett) hopes to find “Moses,” Harriet Tubman’s secret identity and escape to Canada. But her presence in the cellar puts the family at risk and sparks a dialogue on human rights and the responsibilities of freedom.

Aired 02/01/1988

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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