Epix Rolls out Trailer for 'Enslaved' Documentary

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Samuel L. Jackson executive-produced docuseries provides never-before-seen look at the transatlantic slave trade

Epix Tuesday has released a video trailer for its upcoming documentary series Enslaved, set to premiere Sept. 14.

The six-part docuseries looks to shed new light on 400 years of human trafficking from Africa to the New World, according to Epix. Samuel L. Jackson serves as executive producer of the series along with LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Eli Selden, Rob Lee, Simcha Jacobovici, Ric Esther Bienstock, Sarah Sapper and Yaron Niski, said the network. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.