Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble (2000)

Name: Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2000
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jane Seymour, Keith Carradine, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Janet-Laine Green, James Keach

2h United States of America

Drama TV Movie

Plot

Fanny Kemble, a celebrated English actress, sacrifices her successful career for the affluent American Pierce Butler, whom she marries during her U.S. tour. Relocating to Butler's Georgia plantation from Philadelphia, Fanny witnesses the harsh realities of slavery. Her growing indignation drives her to assist the enslaved individuals, openly challenging her husband’s views. Fearless in the face of potential backlash, she ultimately pens a compelling book that bolsters the anti-slavery cause, transforming her personal struggles into a powerful advocacy for justice and change.

Cast

Jane Seymour Keith Carradine Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Janet-Laine Green James Keach Arlene Duncan Eugene Byrd Sharon Washington Brett Porter Gerard Parkes Kayla Perlmutter Bernard Browne Catherine Hayos Rick Demas Jackie Richardson