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Prince Among Slaves

2008
Directed byBill Duke
0h 58m

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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John C. BaileyAndrew MarschalkYasiin BeyNarrator
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Henian Boone
Middle Passage
Ian CoblynYoung Abdul-Rahman / Middle Passage
David ElvoveHenry Clay (voice)
Tyler GattonMouth harp player / child
Bruce HolmesThomas Foster
Andreu HoneycuttSamba
Lewis Sheridan HughesVarious backround characters
Isaiah JohnsonMiddle Passage
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GENRES
Documentary
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.0

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