Cailloux: The Fight to Freedom
Civil War Documentaries
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34m
The incredible true story of a man born enslaved, who eventually lead the first assault by Black soldiers in the Civil War. Andre Cailloux’s courage became a rallying cry in their fight to end slavery. Told through the works of local New Orleans artists and preeminent experts, this important and pivotal story breathes new life into the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom.
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