Prince Among Slaves

2008· 58 min★ 7.5· Documentary

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, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone

Director: Andrea Kalin, Bill Duke