12. Frank Eakin Interview, Part 1.

12.  Frank Eakin interview.  We interviewed Frank Eakin, whose mother Dr. Sue Eakin rediscovered and republished Twelve Years a Slave, by Solomon Northup. We discuss her work, the upcoming movie version of the book, and the release of the Audiobook version as delivered by Louis Gossett, Jr.

1. This week in Louisiana history. August 16 1814 US gunboats attack Barataria, destroying all ships and pirate contraband.
   
2. This week in Louisiana. August 14-18,  2013.  Delcambre Shrimp Festival.  401 Richard St., Delcambre, LA
   
3. Interview with Frank Eakin, Part I.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUltykfPYQ Modern human trafficking compared to Twelve Years A Slave.
• http://www.freedomcenter.org/journey-to-freedom/
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j56M-35JAw  interview with Sue Eakin.

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