Fundraising and the Fugitive Slave Act: Historical Context

This chapter examines the fundraising efforts for a film about Joshua Glover, emphasizing the financial goals necessary for its production and distribution. It delves into the legal complexities of the Fugitive Slave Act, exploring its historical implications, and the tensions between federal and state laws in the 1850s. The discussion highlights the political atmosphere surrounding slavery, the failures of compromise, and the radicalization of perspectives leading to the Civil War.