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We Hold These Truths

Written by James A. Cameron, Jr.

We Hold These Truths is a groundbreaking book about a forgotten American: John Rollison.

Produced by Actor/Historian, James A. Cameron, Jr. this book reveals truths about this 18th century African-American who was never enslaved. Instead John Rollison was a prosperous businessman, landowner, tavernkeeper and slaveowner.

The surprising life of this Virginian, who could never be a gentleman because of his race, is revealed by the author in an easy, readable style - more like a conversation than a fact-filled non-fiction book although the author does support his facts with documentation from primary sources.

Cost: $19.95 (Plus shipping)           ~ Click to Read Excerpt ~

A Conversation With John Rollison

DVD Written & Produced by James A. Cameron, Jr.

A Conversation With John Rollison is a myth-shattering program filmed before a live-audience in the Williamsburg Library Theater. The subject matter? A forgotten American: John Rollison.

Produced by Actor/Historian, James A. Cameron, Jr. this fifty-five minute DVD captures the performance of James Cameron as he removes layer by layer the complexities of John Rollison an 18th century African-American who was never enslaved. Actor James Cameron traces John Rollison's life as far back in his ancestry to the 17th century all the way to his death in 1780. Along the way Rollison comes to life as a prosperous businessman, a landowner, a successful tavernkeeper and slaveowner.

Cameron's passion for this unique Virginian comes out in this interesting presentation. This is a program not to be missed!

Cost: $19.95 (Plus shipping)          ~ Click to View Excerpt ~

John Rollison: 1723 - 1780

DVD Written & Produced by James A. Cameron, Jr.

John Rollison: 1723 - 1780 was filmed before a live-audience at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia.

This fifty-five minute historical presentation is the perfect foil for displaying the captivating talent of James Cameron. Mr. Cameron embodies the pith and marrow of John Rollison an 18th century African-American who became a prosperous businessperson in the 18th century.

John Rollison was unique on the stage of history. The story of his life is an excellent personification of the rags-to-riches story which predominates America's early years. Although Virginia's laws may have been designed to hold back his progress, John Rollison's patience, ambition and perseverance enabled him to overcome those legal strictures and create a satisfying life for himself and his family.

Add this DVD to your collection - it's a story worth hearing over and over again.

Cost: $19.95 (Plus shipping)