Season 1
2005 | 4 Episodes
A documentary of the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies through the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction, this series examines the integral role slavery played in shaping the new country and challenges the long held notion that it was exclusively a Southern enterprise. Remarkable stories of individual slaves offer fresh perspectives on the slave experience.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2005
Also Known As: Рабство и создание Америки, Slavery and the Making of AmericaI douleia kai i anaptyxi tis Amerikis | See more »
Production Co: Thirteen / WNET
2005 | 4 Episodes
Nominee
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Writing
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Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Research
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Winner
Emmy
Outstanding Historical Programming - Long Form