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Freedom Road

Freedom Road

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1979 3h 6m4.8

Freedom Road

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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.

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DirectorJán Kadár
ScreenplayDavid Zelag Goodman
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 29, 1979
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime3h 6m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.7 / 10
Votes6
GenresDrama
StudioBraun Entertainment Group, Worldvision

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Cast

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Gideon Jackson

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Abner Lait

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Francis Cardoza

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Stephen Holmes

John McLiam

John McLiam

President Ulysses S. Grant

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Narrator

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)

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Sonny Jim Gaines

Brother Peter

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

James Allenby

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Jean Foster

Ellen Allenby

Grace Zabriskie

Grace Zabriskie

Ruth Lait

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Bill Mackey

Trooper

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Earl D.A. Smith

Hannibal

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Katie

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Fred Covington

Sheriff Bentley

Sonny Shroyer

Sonny Shroyer

Jason Hugar

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Ernest Dixon

Marion Jefferson

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Sylvia Kuumba Williams

Louise Jefferson

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Tom Delaney

Will Boone

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Ron Gural

Frank Carlson

William Allen Young

William Allen Young

Older Jeff Jackson

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Tony Ross

Young Jeff Jackson

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Eric Washington

Older Marcus Jackson

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Rodney King Adams

Young Marcus Jackson

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Howard Brunner

Lawyer Greene

Howland Chamberlain

Howland Chamberlain

Isaac Went

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Georgia Allen

Mrs. Carter

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James Bowman

1st White Trash Delegate

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Don Brady

2nd White Trash Delegate

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Robert Bloodworth

Major at Convention

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Barbara Chaney

Mrs. Ganfret

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Stuart Culpepper

Major Walsh

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Lionel Ferbis Jr.

Uncle Baddy

Peter Gabb

Peter Gabb

3rd White Trash Delegate

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Ian Graham

Jimmy Lait

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Jerome Greene

Black Delegate

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Bill Holliday

Yankee Boss

Don Hood

Don Hood

Gen. Ganfret

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Maurice Hunt

Dudley Carwell

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Don Lutenbacher

Convention Speaker

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

Soldier

Danny Nelson

Danny Nelson

Auctioneer

Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami

Young Black Man with Scars

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Courtney Pledger

Mrs. Dupre

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David Robbins

Wounded Redshirt

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Jeremiah Shabazz

Well-Dressed Black Delegate

Gregory White

Gregory White

Clair Willis

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Bob Zay

Roger Dupre

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Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Road

Where can I watch Freedom Road?

Freedom Road (1979) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Freedom Road about?

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...

Who directed Freedom Road?

Freedom Road (1979) was directed by Ján Kadár. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 3h 6m, rated 4.8/10.

How long is Freedom Road?

Freedom Road runs 3h 6m (186 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.8/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Freedom Road worth watching?

Freedom Road is rated 4.8/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.