Slaves Uncle Tom and Eliza live relatively peaceful lives on the Kentucky farm of Arthur Shelby. However, when Arthur learns he may lose his farm, he decides to sell Tom and Eliza. Eliza gets wind of the plan and escapes with her son. Tom is sold, but finds good fortune aboard the riverboat on which he is transported.
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