Roger Williams - Freedom's Forgotten Hero

The story of Roger Williams, who founded the state of Rhode Island and the Baptist movement in America. Roger Williams founded the state of Rhode Island and the Baptist movement in America. Here is his monumental story of establishing a governmental body to provide genuine "freedom of religion and soul liberty." Participating scholars include Edwin S. Gaustad, Professor Emeritus at the University of California Riverside; Derek H. Davis, Director of Church State Studies at Baylor University; Keith Francis, Chair of the History Dept. at Pacific Union College; and J. Stanley Lemons, Professor of History at Rhode Island College. Director: Walter B Pontynen Starring: Derek H Davis, Keith Francis, Edwin S Gausted, J Stanley Lemons