<p>Though declared a piece of property by the US Supreme Court, Dred Scott insisted on telling his own story, on speaking freely. That was his freedom, and he didn&rsquo;t require a court to help him find it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Speak Right On</em>&nbsp;explores the story of Dred Scott and the history of slavery that has changed our cultural landscape.</p>

<p>From the eastern coast of Virginia to the farthest reaches of the US frontier, from house slave to the field hand to surgeon&rsquo;s assistant, from boy to man, from young love to family life, from enslavement to freedom, this is an epic story of dignity and determination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;He who does his best for his own time, lives for all times.&rdquo; (Igbo proverb)</p>