Prince Among Slaves (2008)

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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.

Director: Andrea Kalin, Bill Duke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Production: Unity Productions Foundation, Spark Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $800,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

slavery, prince, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prince Among Slaves about?
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.
Who directed Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves was directed by Andrea Kalin, Bill Duke.
Who stars in Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves stars John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone, Ian Coblyn, David Elvove, Tyler Gatton.
How long is Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves had a budget of $800,000.
Where was Prince Among Slaves produced?
Prince Among Slaves was produced in United States of America.