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Underground Railroad: The William Still Story (2012)

  
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A long-unheralded hero of the secret safe-house chain that gave runaway slaves passage to free states and Canada, free-born abolitionist William Still managed the Underground Railroad's Philadelphia way station, and--at great peril--kept meticulous records on the dozens of families he aided to freedom. His efforts and his legacy are brought to light in this compelling documentary. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); featurettes.
 
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