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Follow the Drinking Gourd
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Follow the Drinking Gourd

1990-09-01 · 26 min · Not rated

History · Family · Animation · Drama · TV Movie

Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

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Directors
John McCally
Production companies
Rabbit Ears Productions
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Morgan FreemanMorgan FreemanNarrator (voice)

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