Movie Production Activity: Frederick Douglass

Working in a group to create activities featuring Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave was so much fun. We designed several interesting activities for participants. One of our best activities involved a make-believe movie production based on the book. Groups chose their own cast, music, or locations for the movie. The casting group chose Chadwick Boseman to portray Frederick Douglass. The soundtrack group selected several songs including “Shackles” by Mary Mary and “Take Me To Church” by Hozier. The location group chose two appropriate sets for the movie as well. I have included a photo of our group's bulletin board below. It includes the groups' final selections.