A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion

1982· 90 min★ 6.9· History, Drama, TV Movie

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.

Cast: Yaphet Kotto, Ned Beatty, Antonio Fargas

Director: Stan Lathan