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Armchair Generals

"Becoming Frederick Douglass"
2026-04-13 11:45:00 2026-04-13 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Civil War-era discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration. Main Library - Grove Room

Monday, April 13
11:45am - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 11:45:00 2026-04-13 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Civil War-era discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

Civil War-era discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy U.S. history. A gifted writer and charismatic orator, it is estimated that more Americans heard Douglass speak than any other 19th-century figure — Black or white. Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film features the voice of actor Wendell Pierce as Douglass. 

Kanopy Streaming, 55 minutes. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Films | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs |

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