Follow the Drinking Gourd
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- Family
- Animation
- Drama
- TV Movie
Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Follow the Drinking Gourd is a 1990 animated TV movie that brings the classic American folksong to life, telling the true-to-history story of a family's escape from slavery through the Underground Railroad. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this family-friendly drama combines history and animation to capture the courage and peril of the journey to freedom.
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Follow the Drinking Gourd — frequently asked
When was Follow the Drinking Gourd released?
The film was released on September 1, 1990.
Who narrates the movie?
Morgan Freeman provides the narration for the film.
What is the movie based on?
Follow the Drinking Gourd is based on the traditional American folksong of the same name, which historically referenced the Underground Railroad's route to freedom.
Is this movie appropriate for families?
Yes, it is classified as a family film, though it addresses the serious historical subject of slavery and escape to freedom.
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