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Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage

199747mMovieDocumentary

"Explores the 400-year era of the transatlantic slave trade, when millions of Africans were kidnapped and shipped to the Americas. Features interviews with scholars, oral histories and a dramatic recreation of the Middle Passage" (The History Channel).

DirectorChris Harty
WritersStu Schreiberg·Christen Harty Schaefer
ProducersDebbie Allen·Stephen Kroopnick

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Cast · Directed by Chris Harty

DADebbie Allen
Debbie Allen
Narrator
GD
Glenda Dickerson
Self
JFJohn Hope Franklin
John Hope Franklin
Self
SSSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Self

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Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage?

Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage is streaming on History Vault, HISTORY Vault and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage on Netflix?

No, Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on History Vault and HISTORY Vault.

Is Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on History Vault and HISTORY Vault instead.

Where can I watch Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage for free?

Ships of Slaves: The Middle Passage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.