A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Director

Stan Lathan

Featured Cast

Yaphet Kotto

Denmark Vessey

Ned Beatty

Benjamin Hammett

Antonio Fargas

Gullah Jack

Cleavon Little

Rolla

Donald Moffat

Captain Vesey