The Man Who Mailed Himself to Freedom

In 1849, Henry “Box” Brown pulled off one of the most daring escapes in American history. Trapped in slavery, he risked everything by sealing himself inside a small wooden crate and shipping himself hundreds of miles to freedom. For 27 hours, he endured darkness, hunger, and danger — but emerged alive and free.

This animated short brings his story to life with a unique 2D-meets-3D painterly style.