MOVIE

A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion

Name: A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion
Director: Stan Lathan
Released: 1982-02-17
Cast: Yaphet Kotto, Ned Beatty, Antonio Fargas, Cleavon Little, Donald Moffat

Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.

Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this fa… + more