O FREEDOM! The Musical Saga of Mary Ellen Pleasant
Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
OFMP 0000 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
1 / 60
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
5/1/2029
Producer
C. Susheel Bibs
Year Produced:
2025
Version:
Base
A moving documentary musical that unfolds the life of civil rights icon Mary Ellen Pleasant. Susheel Bibbs' live, one-woman performance in word and song uses Pleasant's own words, landmark research, music of the times, an intermission interview, and archival visuals to reveal a woman of mystery and power. Featuring Jacqueline Hairston (piano), Pope Flyne (drums), and MET opera star Raehann Bryce-Davis (host).
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
5/2/2026 - 5/1/2029
School Rights:
Concurrent with broadcast rights
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Concurrent w/ Broadcast Rights via Media Manager
V.O.D Other:
-
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Contact Type
Viewer
Susheel Bibbs
United States
Underwriters
The Living Heritage Foundation, Inc.
California Humanities
The Film Arts Foundation
The African-American Museum & Library/Oakland Library System
The National Park Service Network-to-Freedom Program
Sharleen Cooper-Cohen
A complete list of funders will be available at www.marypleasant1.com
California Humanities
The Film Arts Foundation
The African-American Museum & Library/Oakland Library System
The National Park Service Network-to-Freedom Program
Sharleen Cooper-Cohen
A complete list of funders will be available at www.marypleasant1.com