Prince Among Slaves

6.0
2008
0h 58m
Released
Documentary

Abdul Rahman, an African prince who was sold into slavery, spent four decades in servitude before an amazing coincidence took him to the White House to meet President John Quincy Adams, where he was granted his freedom. Mos Def narrates this PBS documentary that includes reenactments of scenes from Rahman's life and interviews with historians who discuss the conditions faced by slaves in early America.

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Director: Bill Duke

Cast: John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone, Ian Coblyn, David Elvove, Tyler Gatton, Bruce Holmes, Andreu Honeycutt

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