Slavery by Another Name poster
Where to stream

Slavery by Another Name

7.220121h 30mNRMovieDocumentaryHistory

A documentary that recounts the many ways in which American slavery persisted as a practice many decades after its supposed abolition.

DirectorSam Pollard
WriterSheila Curran Bernard

Where to watch

PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelWETA+WETA+KanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sam Pollard

LFLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Narrator

More from Laurence Fishburne · Lead actor

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · 7.6
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
2002 · 7.7
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
2004 · 7.3
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
1972 · 7.9
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984 · 7.4
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
1981 · 7.6
black-ish
black-ish
2014 · 7.1
The Witcher
The Witcher
2019 · 7.9
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
Hannibal
Hannibal
2013 · 8.3
See all fromLaurence Fishburne

More from Sam Pollard · Director

American Experience
American Experience
1988 · 6.5
Independent Lens
Independent Lens
1999 · 6.6
American Masters
American Masters
1986 · 7.0
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
2002 · 7.0
Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell: Legend
2023 · 7.2
Eyes on the Prize
Eyes on the Prize
1987 · 7.0
Why We Hate
Why We Hate
2019 · 6.7
Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children
Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children
2020 · 6.8
Photographer
Photographer
2024 · 9.0
Hostages
Hostages
2022 · 6.6
See all fromSam Pollard

More like this

The Untold History Of The United States
The Untold History Of The United States
2012 · 8.2
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019 · 6.9
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4
Red Army
Red Army
2015 · 7.3
Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
2006 · 6.8
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006 · 6.6
Apollo: Missions to the Moon
Apollo: Missions to the Moon
2019 · 7.3
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021 · 6.9
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
2015 · 7.0
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
2020 · 6.5
Thriller 40
Thriller 40
2023 · 8.7

Slavery by Another Name — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Slavery by Another Name?

Slavery by Another Name is streaming on PBS Documentaries, WETA+ and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Slavery by Another Name on Netflix?

No, Slavery by Another Name is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and WETA+.

Is Slavery by Another Name on Amazon Prime Video?

Slavery by Another Name isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Slavery by Another Name for free?

Slavery by Another Name is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.