Movies and TvShows featuring "escaped-slave" theme.

In 73 B.C. during the last century of the Roman Republic, thousands of people are born enslaved to either the privileged class known as patricians or the wealthiest of the commoners, known as plebeians. One exceptionally strong slave in the rock mines of Libya, a Thracian named Spartacus, is regularly whipped for displaying his intelligence and pride. Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising. Along the way, Spartacus forms a united front that can sweep across the country, freeing other slaves and eventually escape over the sea to their homelands. However, their journey is not easy as they face challenges, betrayals, and sacrifices. Will Spartacus and his army be able to achieve their freedom and overcome the powerful Roman Empire?

Ben-Hur (2016) is a gripping story of revenge and redemption set in ancient Rome. Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince, is betrayed by his adoptive brother Messala and sentenced to slavery. After years of hardship, Ben-Hur returns as a skilled charioteer and seeks vengeance against his brother. Along the way, he encounters Jesus Christ and is deeply impacted by his teachings. The film culminates in a breathtaking chariot race and the crucifixion of Jesus, leading to Ben-Hur's ultimate redemption.

In 19th-century Southern USA, Harriet Tubman, an African-American woman, escapes from slavery and becomes a leader in the Underground Railroad, helping other slaves achieve freedom. Facing danger and pursuing justice, she fights against the institution of slavery during the American Civil War.

In the antebellum South, Alice escapes from a brutal plantation owner and finds herself in 1973. With the help of a political activist, she learns the truth and finds empowerment in the post-Civil Rights Era American South.

In The Scalphunters, an escaped slave named Joseph is forced to team up with a grumpy fur trapper named Joe Bass. Together, they navigate the dangerous and wild west, encountering cowboys, outlaws, and Native American tribes. The unlikely duo must confront their differences and prejudices as they try to survive and outsmart their enemies.

Robinson Crusoe on Mars follows the story of an astronaut who crash-lands on the planet Mars and must find a way to survive. While stranded, he forms an unlikely friendship with an alien creature. Together, they navigate the harsh conditions of Mars and work together to find a way back home.

Emperor is a biographical drama that follows the story of an escaped slave as he evades pursuit and seeks freedom. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the film explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the fight for human rights. With its compelling narrative and powerful performances, Emperor offers a thought-provoking look into a dark period in American history.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows the journey of a young boy named Huck as he escapes his abusive father and embarks on a series of adventures along the Mississippi River. Along the way, he befriends an escaped slave named Jim and together they navigate the challenges of racism, deception, and the pursuit of freedom.

Huckleberry Finn (1974) is a movie adaptation of the 19th-century novel. The story revolves around a young boy named Huck Finn who runs away from his violent father and embarks on an adventure down the river with Jim, an escaped slave. Together, they face various obstacles and encounter a range of characters while seeking freedom and finding their own identities.

Lucy Whipple, a young girl, moves with her family to a wild western town after the death of her brother. She struggles to adapt to her new life and faces challenges including racial prejudice, a murder trial, and her mother's abusive husband. Along the way, she finds solace in books and storytelling.

In ancient Persia, a young thief named Kashma Baba discovers that he is the son of the legendary Ali Baba. He joins forces with the prince of Persia to reclaim his throne from an evil caliph. Along the way, they encounter redheaded women, stolen pearls, jewels, and a slave girl. They navigate through treacherous sand dunes, face Arabian knights, and outsmart their enemies using chess and gold coins. Will Kashma Baba fulfill his destiny and restore peace to the kingdom?

1645. Guadeloupe. Ibátali, a Kalinago native and wife of a French colonist, leads Olaudah, an escaped African captive, on a journey where he may lose his freedom and his life. She is ready to sacrifice him to save her own skin. But their wounds bring them together. Will this be enough to make them something other than what colonisation has decided they should be: a savage to be exterminated, an African to be enslaved?

A desert pickpocket, his sidekick, and an escaped slave help an incognito queen in danger.

During the American Civil War, a group of young Texans, including escaped slaves and prisoners, join the Confederate Army and journey to Shiloh, encountering various challenges along the way.

The Dark Side of Chocolate is a powerful documentary that exposes the exploitation and forced labor within the chocolate industry. It focuses on the ethical issues surrounding child labor and human trafficking in the cocoa plantations of Ivory Coast and other West African countries. Through hidden camera footage and interviews with escaped slaves and activists, the film reveals the corrupt system and corporate greed that perpetuate this modern-day slave trade.

The first screen adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel to star a black man in the title role.

A landlord chases his escaped serf but some town takes the refugee under its protection. That leads to a serious confrontation. Based on a true story.

The incidents of this story are some of those preceding and leading up to the Civil War in 1861 and the Declaration of Emancipation. The central figure in the drama is Uncle Tom, a slave initially in the possession of the Shelbys of Kentucky. A 1927 re-release of this film cut the original runtime in half, and in its extant, fragmentary state, it runs 14 minutes.

Two young artists leave the capital to see an old ritual that depicts the runaway slaves, in the interior of Brazil. There, they are involved with the celebration in an unexpected way.

Founding father, commander of the Continental Army and America's first president—George Washington's face is as familiar as the dollar bill. Today, archaeologists, scientists and historians are applying innovative forensic techniques to reveal the man behind the myth. We join a team, funded by the National Geographic Society, that has discovered the ruins of George Washington's childhood home—its exact location had been a mystery until now. As they comb the site, they unearth two cellars and a collection of incredible artifacts that help set the record straight on his fabled youth.