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The North Star (2016)

NR ★ 5.0/10 88 min Drama, History United States English
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A Perilous Journey to Freedom (Based on a True Story)

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The North Star is the story of Benjamin 'Big Ben' Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849. Big Ben's 6'10" size and a record bounty for his safe return make him the focus of every slave hunter on the east coast. Their journey exposes them to danger and cruelty; however it also exposes them to the unexpected kindness of the people involved in the Underground Railroad. These experiences will change Ben and Moses forever. Upon reaching the relative safety of Mt. Gilead Church on Buckingham Mountain, Ben and Moses get to experience life as free men and cross paths with historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Joshua and Jonathan Fell. Their freedom also allows them to experience heroism, romance and treachery. Written by LuckPig Studios

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Jeremiah Trotter 'Big Ben' Jones
Thomas C. Bartley Jr.
Thomas C. Bartley Jr. Moses Hopkins
Clifton Powell
Clifton Powell Mr. Lee
John Diehl
John Diehl Master Anderson
Keith David
Keith David Frederick Douglass

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