Eric Foner

Eric Foner

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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Title: Becoming Frederick Douglass
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 2022
Type: Movie
In Becoming Frederick Douglass, acclaimed director Stanley Nelson and co-director Nicole London bring to life the story of an American icon. Using Douglass's own powerful, profound speeches and writing, the story retraces his journey from a man born and raised in slavery to one of the most prominent elder statesmen and inspiring voices for freedom in American history. With additional context and insight provided by historians, scholars and Douglass's descendants, the filmmakers recount the brutality and trauma of his childhood while illuminating his strength of character, defiance against the bonds of slavery and the influences that guided his lifelong quest for freedom. The most celebrated Black man of his era, Douglass's legacy and achievements continue to resonate today. His life and work still inspires activists, educators and citizens in the fight for freedom, equality and a more just American society.
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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union
Title: Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union
Released: January 6, 2022
Type: Movie
Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.
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All In: The Fight for Democracy
Title: All In: The Fight for Democracy
Character: Self
Released: September 9, 2020
Type: Movie
Examines the often overlooked, yet insidious issue of voter suppression in the United States in anticipation of the 2020 presidential election. With the perspective and expertise of Stacey Abrams, the former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, the film offers an insider’s look into laws and barriers to voting that most people don’t even know is a threat to their basic rights as citizens of the United States.
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State of Hate: The Explosion of White Supremacy
Title: State of Hate: The Explosion of White Supremacy
Character: Himself
Released: June 30, 2019
Type: Movie
Fareed Zakaria explains the modern explosion in white supremacy, why the ideology is growing in the U.S. and abroad, who the leaders are, and what they want.
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Title: The American West
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 2016
Type: TV
From the Executive Producer Robert Redford, THE AMERICAN WEST tells the story of the aftermath of the CIVIL WAR and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. The series features exclusive interviews with notable names from classic Western films, including Robert Redford, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, Tom Selleck, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Harmon, Ed Harris and more.
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Title: The Presidents
Character: Eric Foner, PhD
Released: January 18, 2005
Type: TV
The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.