Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom explained

Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
Author:David W. Blight
Audio Read By:Prentice Onayemi[1]
Cover Artist:Darren Haggar (design)[2]
Country:United States
Language:English
Subject:Frederick Douglass
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Pub Date:October 16, 2018[3]
Media Type:Print (hardcover)
Pages:912
Awards:
Isbn:978-1-4165-9031-6
Isbn Note:(hardcover)
Oclc:1022622448
Dewey:973.8092 B
Congress:E449.D75 B557 2018

Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom is a 2018 biography of African American abolitionist, writer, and orator Frederick Douglass, written by historian David W. Blight and published by Simon & Schuster. It won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for History.[4] [5]

Film adaptation

In April 2019, it was reported that a feature film adaptation of the book was being produced by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in partnership with Netflix.[6] [7] In 2023 it was reported that Regina King will direct the film, with a script by Kemp Powers.[8]

In 2022,, a documentary film based on the book, was released by HBO on various streaming platforms.[9]

Awards and honors

Notes and References

  1. Book: Frederick Douglass Audiobook by David W. Blight, Prentice Onayemi . . 16 October 2018 . 978-1-5082-6566-5 . December 18, 2019.
  2. Book: Temple, Emily . If They Gave Oscars to Books, Our 2018 Nominees . February 21, 2019 . . December 18, 2019.
  3. Book: Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight . Simon & Schuster. 16 October 2018 . 978-1-4165-9031-6 . December 18, 2019.
  4. Web site: Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom review: a monumental biography . . John S. . Gardner . October 27, 2018 . October 23, 2019.
  5. Web site: The 2019 Pulitzer Prize Winner in History . www.pulitzer.org . October 23, 2019.
  6. Web site: Obamas unveil slate of series, documentaries for Netflix . Coyle . Jake . April 30, 2019 . . December 18, 2019.
  7. Web site: The Obamas and Netflix Just Revealed the Shows and Films They're Working On . Koblin . John . April 30, 2019 . . December 18, 2019.
  8. News: Sperling . Nicole . 2023-12-06 . Obamas' Vision for Hollywood Company: 'This Isn't Like Masterpiece Theatre' . 2024-01-31 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . 2022-02-01 . Frederick Douglass Documentary 'In Five Speeches' Gets Premiere At HBO . 2022-12-25 . Deadline . en-US.
  10. Web site: Bancroft Prize for History Is Awarded to 2 Scholars . Schuessler . Jennifer . March 7, 2019 . The New York Times . December 18, 2019.
  11. Web site: David W. Blight Wins the Francis Parkman Prize . . . December 18, 2019.
  12. Web site: David Blight honored with Lincoln Prize for his book on Frederick Douglass . Connolly . Bess . February 19, 2019 . . . December 18, 2019.
  13. Web site: Columbia Journalism School Announces the 2019 J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards Shortlist . February 26, 2019 . . December 18, 2019.
  14. Web site: David W. Blight Wins 2019 Plutarch Award . June 7, 2019 . . December 18, 2019.
  15. Web site: Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Winners Announced . April 12, 2019 . . December 18, 2019.

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