learn about The story of josiah henson

learn about The story of josiah hensonlearn about The story of josiah hensonlearn about The story of josiah henson

"I will use my freedom well."

Meet Josiah

An epic tale of courage and bravery, of a Canadian hero, of a dynamic, driven man, who overcame incredible odds to escape from slavery.

'Josiah' was originally co-created by Cassel Miles and Charles Robertson, and written by Charles Robertson.

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Who Was Josiah Henson?

The Archbishop of Canterbury wept after hearing his story
Queen Victoria invited him to Windsor Castle
He was the first African-American to appear on a Canadian Stamp
He rescued 118 slaves including his brother
Inspired by his story, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a novel that helped spark the Civil War and led to the Ema

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Produced by Thousand Miles of Bricks Productions.

'Josiah' was originally co-created by Cassel Miles and Charles Robertson, and written by Charles Robertson.

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