The North Star

Story

Synopsis

The North Star is the story of Benjamin 'Big Ben' Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849. Big Ben's 6'10" size and a record bounty for his safe return make him the focus of every slave hunter on the east coast. Their journey exposes them to danger and cruelty; however it also exposes them to the unexpected kindness of the people involved in the Underground Railroad. These experiences will change Ben and Moses forever. Upon reaching the relative safety of Mt. Gilead Church on Buckingham Mountain, Ben and Moses get to experience life as free men and cross paths with historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Joshua and Jonathan Fell. Their freedom also allows them to experience heroism, romance and treachery. Written by LuckPig Studios

Director

Thomas K. Phillips

Writers

Thomas K. Phillips, Tim O'Connell

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 March 2016

Ensemble

Cast

• Jeremiah Trotter

  'Big Ben' Jones

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  Thomas C. Bartley Jr.

  Moses Hopkins

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  Clifton Powell

  Mr. Lee

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  John Diehl

  Master Anderson

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  Keith David

  Frederick Douglass