Prince Among Slaves(2008)
Prince Among Slaves 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.
Prince Among Slaves (2008) is a documentary film directed by Andrea Kalin, released on February 4, 2008 with a runtime of 58m. It stars John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone and Ian Coblyn. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrea Kalin
- Writers:
- Erik Habecker, Andrea Kalin, Lloyd 'Raki' Jones
- Production:
- Unity Productions Foundation, Spark Media
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
Prince Among Slaves (2008) Trailer
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Prince Among Slaves Cast & Crew
Main cast
John C. Bailey
as Andrew Marschalk
Yasiin Bey
as Narrator
- Henian Boone
Henian Boone
as Middle Passage
- Ian Coblyn
Ian Coblyn
as Young Abdul-Rahman / Middle Passage
- David Elvove
David Elvove
as Henry Clay (voice)
- Tyler Gatton
Tyler Gatton
as Mouth harp player / child
- Bruce Holmes
Bruce Holmes
as Thomas Foster
- Andreu Honeycutt
Andreu Honeycutt
as Samba
- Lewis Sheridan Hughes
Lewis Sheridan Hughes
as Various backround characters
Isaiah Johnson
as Middle Passage
- Marcus Mitchell
Marcus Mitchell
as Prince Ibrahima Abdul Rahman
- Theodore M. Snead
Theodore M. Snead
as David Walker
Key crew
Directed by Andrea Kalin, written by Erik Habecker, Andrea Kalin and Lloyd 'Raki' Jones.
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Prince Among Slaves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Prince Among Slaves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prince Among Slaves online?
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Prince Among Slaves (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Prince Among Slaves?
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The main cast of Prince Among Slaves (2008) includes John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone, Ian Coblyn and David Elvove. The film was directed by Andrea Kalin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prince Among Slaves released?
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Prince Among Slaves was released on February 4, 2008 and runs for 58m.
Is Prince Among Slaves worth watching?
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Prince Among Slaves (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Prince Among Slaves?
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