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Prince Among Slaves (2008)

Poster for Prince Among Slaves

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Bill Duke
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    Andrew Marschalk John C. Bailey
  • Profile picture of Yasiin Bey
    Narrator Yasiin Bey
  • Profile picture of Isaiah Johnson
    Middle Passage Isaiah Johnson
  • Profile picture of Morteza Tavakoli
    Ibrahim Morteza Tavakoli

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