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John Brown's Raid
UNITED STATES · 1960

John Brown's Raid

Sidney Lumet
abolitionism armed rebellion slavery civil disobedience historical events
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Synopsis

White abolitionist John Brown and twenty of his men attempt to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Based on true events.

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