Josiah Henson, a dynamic man with unyielding principles, overcame incredible odds to escape from slavery with his wife and children and rose to international prominence as a leader and abolitionist. His life inspired the lead character of ‘Uncle Tom’ in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 classic novel which has been recognised as one of the sparks that ignited the Civil War. This ground-breaking documentary, re-traces Josiah's 3000-mile journey from slavery to freedom, narrated by critically acclaimed actor Danny Glove as the voice of Josiah Henson.
