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Invisible History: Middle Florida's Hidden Roots
Invisible History: Middle Florida's Hidden Roots

Invisible History: Middle Florida's Hidden Roots

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This film sheds light on the little-known history of plantations and the enslaved in North Florida. It seeks to advance a sense of place and identity for thousands of African-Americans by exploring the invisible history of slavery in Leon County.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

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Release Date

05 May 2021

Country

United States of America

Cast

Na'im Akbar

Na'im Akbar

Self

Althemese Barnes

Althemese Barnes

Self

Alexander D. Brickler II

Alexander D. Brickler II

Self

John Finlayson

John Finlayson

Self

Jonathan Grandage

Jonathan Grandage

Self

Maxine Jones

Maxine Jones

Self

Dariush Kashani

Dariush Kashani

Self

Lonnie Man

Lonnie Man

Self

Patrick L. Mason

Patrick L. Mason

Self

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