Frederick Douglass was born in a slave's cabin. He never knew his birthday. His master beat him until his back was nothing but open wounds. Frederick Douglass dreamed of freedom. Follow Frederick as he teaches himself how to write. Watch him refuse to be beaten one more time. Join him in his daring escape from slavery. Then see how he risked his life to bring freedom to other slaves. Frederick Douglass never stopped fighting for justice. This is the story of how one man changed the lives of thousands of people.