Go behind the badge of BBC America’s COPPER – and meet self-taught doctor Matthew Freeman (Ato Essandoh, Damages).
Then, don’t miss the World Premiere of COPPER, BBC America’s all new original series *** Sunday August 19th at 10/9c *** only on BBC America.
Get to know the freed black slave, who now assists Detective Kevin Corcoran (Tom Weston-Jones, MI-5) in murder investigations – though he can receive no credit for his contribution. Says Essandoh, “This is a person who has to work 100% harder than everybody else to just be recognized.”
PLUS: find out why the actor feels Freeman represents the “opportunity and potential for America” at this critical juncture of history – and discover the research that went into crafting the character.
Want more Copper? Check out the Ultimate Series Playlist only on BBC America’s YouTube channel for more: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDEC0A2F8D12F8F57&feature=plcp
COPPER is a gripping cop drama set in 1860s New York City – and stars Tom Weston-Jones (MI-5) and Franka Potente (The Bourne Supremacy, Run Lola Run). The series is created by Fontana and Academy Award®-nominee Will Rokos (Monster’s Ball, Southland), and Executive Produced by Academy Award® Winner Barry Levinson (Good Morning Vietnam, Rain Man).
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