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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

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Cast · Directed by Sam Pollard

LFLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Narrator

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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 November 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.