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Freedom Road

Freedom Road

Description: A former slave and soldier (Muhammad Ali) becomes a U.S. senator from South Carolina after the Civil War.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1979
First episode air date: October 29, 1979
Initial Release: October 29, 1979
Director: Ján Kadár
Network: NBC
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