Master James, a Missouri farmer during the 1850s, wants to make sure his slaves had a better life upon his death. So when he passes away, fourteen-year-old Joe, his pap, and the rest of the family are set free.
Stepping in to help, the master's brother, Doc, travels with the freed family to Iowa and lets them work on land that he owns, with the promise that one day it will be their own. But it's not long before the family learns that even though they have gained their freedom, they have not earned respect. They are taunted, harassed, and threatened.
As his family struggles to...
Master James, a Missouri farmer during the 1850s, wants to make sure his slaves had a better life upon his death. So when he passes away, fourteen-...
Master James, a Missouri farmer during the 1850s, wants to make surehis slaves had a better life upon his death. So when he passes away, fourteen-year-old Joe, his pap, and the rest of the family are set free.
Stepping in to help, the master's brother, Doc, travels with the freed family toIowa and lets them work on land that he owns, with the promise that one day itwill be their own. But it's not long before the family learns that even thoughthey have gained their freedom, they have not earned respect. They are taunted, harassed, and threatened.
As his family struggles to maintain...
Master James, a Missouri farmer during the 1850s, wants to make surehis slaves had a better life upon his death. So when he passes away, fourteen-y...
