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The Forgotten Courtroom Dramas That Put Freedom On Trial

Decades before abolition, enslaved people sued for their freedom in court and won. But today, the only freedom suit most people are familiar with is the case of Dred Scott. So why don't we know more about these early lawsuits? From Massachusetts to Missouri, the history of freedom suits is more complicated than you might think.

English
  • Originally Aired June 25, 2025
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Network PBS Digital Studios
  • Created December 12, 2025 by
    howinthenameofzeus
  • Modified December 12, 2025 by
    howinthenameofzeus