Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Prince Among Slaves
Status
released
Original Language
en
Budget
$800K

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

Unity Productions Foundation logoUnity Productions Foundation
Spark Media logoSpark Media