BET Networks presents ; in association with CBC ; a Conquering Lion Pictures, Out of Africa Entertainment production ; in association with Idlewild Films and Entertainment One ; story by Lawrence Hill and Clement Virgo ; teleplay by Clement Virgo ; directed by Clement Virgo
an American Heritage production of the History Channel ; a production of Unapix Entertainment and WGBH Boston in association with American Heritage magazine
Heritage Films and Citadel Films present ; directed by Stephen Surjik ; produced by Steven Schecter & Barry Cowling ; written by Steven Schecter & Louisa Burns-Bisogno
developed for television by William Blinn ; executive producer, David L. Wolper ; producer, Stan Margulies ; a David L. Wolper production ; Warner Bros. Television
a Steeplechase Films production for the American Experience in association with WGBH Boston, Thirteen/WNET in New York, and the New-York Historical Society ; produced by Lisa Ades and Ric Burns ; directed by Ric Burns ; co-director, Lisa Ades ; written by Ric Burns and James Sanders