Escape to the Great Dismal Swamp
In the 1800s, southern newspapers ran ads seeking runaway slaves suspected of taking refuge in a vast wetland called the Great Dismal Swamp. For decades, scholars have sought proof that the reports were true, and now they finally have it. See how a team of archaeologists is using new discoveries and modern dating methods to piece together this lost part of American history. Then discover what life was like for these brave men and women, who chose to suffer in the swamp and keep their freedom rather than live under the conditions of slavery.In the 1800s, southern newspapers ran ads seeking runaway slaves suspected of taking refuge in a vast wetland called the Great Dismal Swamp. For decades, scholars have sought proof that the reports were true, and now they fina... Read more
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Watch "Escape to the Great Dismal Swamp" from streaming services Paramount+, Fubo TV, Paramount+ (Prime) and several more released in 2018. It's a documentary and nature movie, and has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.