Rough Crossings(2007)

Rough Crossings is a drama-documentary that follows the remarkable true story of enslaved Americans who fought for Britain during the Revolutionary War, only to face an uncertain future when the conflict ended. Historian Simon Schama narrates their extraordinary journey as a young English officer leads them across the Atlantic to Sierra Leone, where they attempt to build a free colony from scratch. Caught between survival and the promise of freedom, these resilient men and women confront disease, hardship, and the brutal realities of establishing a new settlement on the African coast. The film explores a pivotal yet often-overlooked chapter of history, revealing how former slaves sought to forge their own destiny in a land they hoped would finally offer them liberty and dignity.