It's 1821 Charleston, South Carolina. Denmark Vessey (Yaphet Kotto) was brought to America as a child slave. He was able to buy his freedom but his woman and son remain slaves. He is a church leader and plans a slave revolt. Mr. Benjamin (Ned Beatty) is a local city leader advocating for restricting and banishing the freed blacks.
I don't know anything about Denmark and it's fascinating to discover real history. It also pains a compelling picture of a time and place. It's got good performances. This piece of history is new to me.
I don't know anything about Denmark and it's fascinating to discover real history. It also pains a compelling picture of a time and place. It's got good performances. This piece of history is new to me.