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Film · 2011

Slavery and the Law

2011 55 min Documentary History

Directed by Paula Heredia

Written by Paula Heredia

Follows a group of Brooklyn youth as they work to create a wall mural that commemorates the shift from enslavement to the Civil Rights Movement. The youth seen in the film are participants in the Youth and Congregations in Partnership (YCP), and Gender-Responsive Re-Entry Assistance Support Program (GRASP), under the office of the Kings County District Attorney. The history of slaves is discussed by distinguished professors and historians, beginning with the development of Colonial America and the slave trade. As the title suggests, the legal system is introduced in the film as the youth and professors explore the laws imposed on slaves.

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Who are the main actors in Slavery and the Law?

The main actors in Slavery and the Law are Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Gerard Cantalupo, Cheryl G. Anthony, Kadrena Cunningham, Deborah Gray White.

Who directed Slavery and the Law?

Slavery and the Law was directed by Paula Heredia.

When was Slavery and the Law released?

Slavery and the Law was released in 2011.

How long is Slavery and the Law?

Slavery and the Law has a runtime of 55 minutes.