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Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life

Bryan, Ashley, .

Synopsis:

Based on a real 1828 document appraising a home of a slaveholder and giving a monetary value for the 11 enslaved people. It pairs dramatic woodcut portraits of each individual with a poetic reimaging of their lives, struggles and aspirations.