S2·E16 Roots of Resistance: The Story of the Underground Railroad
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 16
- Air Date
- January 16, 1990
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Men and women, black and white, risked their lives to carve an elaborate network of escape routes out of slavery in the mid 1800s -- trails and backroads, safehouses, river crossings and night trains leading as far north as Canada. Disguises, secret rendezvous and special codes were used to guard the identity of "conductors" and their fugitive "passengers." But flight to free territory didn't guarantee freedom; fugitives could be hunted down and returned.
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When did Season 2 Episode 16 of American Experience air?
Season 2, Episode 16 ('Roots of Resistance: The Story of the Underground Railroad') originally aired on January 16, 1990.
How long is Season 2 Episode 16 ('Roots of Resistance: The Story of the Underground Railroad')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 2 Episode 16?
Men and women, black and white, risked their lives to carve an elaborate network of escape routes out of slavery in the mid 1800s -- trails and backroads, safehouses, river crossings and night trains leading as far north as Canada. Disguises, secret rendezvous and special codes were used to guard th...
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