>> in the american revolution, some patriots have a more personal stake in the fight for freedom. >> jack sisson is a hero, a patriot! he was a slave, for sure, but he was always out there fighting for the truth -- that we're all the same, all created equal. [ dog barks in distance ] >> on a secret mission to capture british general richard prescott, rhode island militiaman jack sisson puts his desire for freedom into action. >> who are you? what is going on here? >> i hope you've had a pleasant night's rest, general. >> legend has it that jack sisson bashes in general prescott's door using