Roots of a Nation: The Smithfield Story

Roots of a Nation: The Smithfield Story

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0h50min
2024Documentary

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In Blacksburg, Virginia, European immigrants and enslaved Africans navigate intertwined destinies, influencing America's foundation over 250 years.

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A journey through the 250 year history of Smithfield Plantation in Blacksburg, Virginia. From the European immigrants who shaped a nation through their relationships with founding fathers to the enslaved Africans who built it through the work of their hands, Roots of a Nation is an honest look at two families intertwined history.