American Love Story: Risking Everything for the Chance to Be Together

1848, Christmas Eve, the town of Macon. A short man with a bandaged arm entered the first class carriage of the train. His dark-skinned servant followed him into the slave carriage. The train departed exactly on schedule and headed to Savannah. Thus begins one of the most daring journeys in world history. They were named William and Ellen Craft, husband and wife, slaves. They were allowed to spend one night together each week. But sometimes they met secretly and discussed their escape plan. And one December morning they dared to put it into action… This inspiring story of love and courage received the Pulitzer Prize in 2024.