Follow the Drinking Gourd

Sep 1, 1990

0h 26m

★ 0.0

Overview

Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Genres

History

Family

Animation

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Rabbit Ears Productions

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Morgan Freeman

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