Prince Among Slaves
Originally released in 2008. Prince Among Slaves is a documentary film. directed by Bill Duke. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, and Henian Boone
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
John C. Bailey
as Andrew Marschalk
Yasiin Bey
as Narrator
Henian Boone
as Middle Passage
Ian Coblyn
as Young Abdul-Rahman / Middle Passage
David Elvove
as Henry Clay (voice)
Tyler Gatton
as Mouth harp player / child
Bruce Holmes
as Thomas Foster
Andreu Honeycutt
as Samba
Lewis Sheridan Hughes
as Various backround characters
Isaiah Johnson
as Middle Passage
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
Production Companies
- Unity Productions Foundation
- Spark Media
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 wa...
Who directed Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves was directed by Bill Duke.
How long is Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Prince Among Slaves released?
Prince Among Slaves was released on February 4, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prince Among Slaves?
The main cast of Prince Among Slaves includes John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone, Ian Coblyn, David Elvove.