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In Rough Crossings, Simon Schama tells the fascinating story of the African-American slaves who chose to fight for Britain - and their freedom - in the American Revolutionary War. When the British tried to resist America's struggle for independence in 1776, they offered the slaves a deal: Come and fight for us and we'll set you free. In this fascinating film, Schama tells the incredible story of the slaves who accepted this deal. Rough Crossings depicts the lives of three remarkable characters, Englishman John Clarkson, a passionate advocate of the abolition of slavery, and two African men, Thomas Peters and David George, who escaped slavery and hardship to join Clarkson on an epic journey in search of their freedom. It is a story charged with inspiration, terror, and ultimately betrayal, that offers profound insights into contemporary life in Britain, America and Africa.
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