About this movie
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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🎭 Documentary
🎭 History
🎬 Paula Heredia
👤 Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
👤 Gerard Cantalupo
👤 Cheryl G. Anthony
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Questions about Slavery and the Law
How long is Slavery and the Law?
Slavery and the Law has a runtime of 55m ( and 55 minutes).
Who directed Slavery and the Law?
Slavery and the Law was directed by Paula Heredia and released in 2011.
What genre is Slavery and the Law?
Slavery and the Law is a Documentary, History film (2011).
Who stars in Slavery and the Law?
The cast of Slavery and the Law includes Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Gerard Cantalupo, Cheryl G. Anthony, Kadrena Cunningham, Deborah Gray White.
