Invisible History: Middle Florida's Hidden Roots
May 05, 2021 | IMDB 0
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This film sheds light on the little-known history of plantations and the enslaved in North Florida. It seeks to advance a sense of place and identity for thousands of African-Americans by exploring the invisible history of slavery in Leon County.
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