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A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion

60% | Feb 17, 1982 |

Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.

Featured Crew

Stan Lathan
Director
Shep Morgan
Executive Producer

Cast

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Yaphet Kotto
Denmark Vessey
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Ned Beatty
Benjamin Hammett
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Antonio Fargas
Gullah Jack
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Donald Moffat
Captain Vesey

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