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Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
7.5/10 · 27 votesFeb 25, 1985113 min
Ranked #7 of 15 in Season 4•matches the season avg
Charlotte Forten is a young Black woman who became an integral part of President Lincoln's 'Great Experiment'. During the Civil War, Southern troops were forced off the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia, which left 8,000 slaves as free. Miss Forten's mission was to
Directed byBarry Crane
Written bySamm-Art Williams
Seasons13
Episode Summary
"Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom" is episode 11 of American Playhouse season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 27 votes, ranking #7 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Barry Crane and written by Samm-Art Williams, it aired on February 25, 1985.