Prince Among Slaves (2008)

6.0/10 • 58 min • Documentary

Overview

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

John C. Bailey

Andrew Marschalk

Yasiin Bey

Narrator

Isaiah Johnson

Morteza Tavakoli

Ibrahim

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