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The North Star

The North Star

Drama, History

1h 28m

March 1, 2016 (9 years ago)

Overview

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

ActorAge thenAge now
Jeremiah Trotter

Jeremiah Trotter

'Big Ben' Jones

Birthday: -

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Thomas C. Bartley Jr.

Thomas C. Bartley Jr.

Moses Hopkins

Birthday: -

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Clifton Powell

Clifton Powell

Mr. Lee

Birthday: March 16, 1956

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John Diehl

John Diehl

Master Anderson

Birthday: May 1, 1950

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Keith David

Keith David

Frederick Douglass

Birthday: June 4, 1956

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