Simon Schama's Rough Crossings

Aroview: Docu-drama presented by revered historian Simon Schama (A HISTORY OF BRITAIN) which charts the astonishing story of thousands of African-American slaves who fled the plantations to fight behind British lines in the American Revolution.

After promises to receive land following the war ended in betrayal, they traveled to Africa with the support of the British abolitionist movement, hoping to establish a colony in Sierra Leone and finally experience freedom. As always, Schama brings a compellingly human vision to the events of history, identifying the unsung heroes and bringing characteristic flair and imagination to gripping events.