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.
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Prince Among Slaves - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-13
Top Cast
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John C. Bailey
Andrew Marschalk
Yasiin Bey
Narrator
Henian Boone
Middle Passage
Ian Coblyn
Young Abdul-Rahman / Middle Passage
David Elvove
Henry Clay (voice)
Tyler Gatton
Mouth harp player / child
Bruce Holmes
Thomas Foster
Andreu Honeycutt
Samba
Lewis Sheridan Hughes
Various backround characters
Isaiah Johnson
Middle Passage
Marcus Mitchell
Prince Ibrahima Abdul Rahman
Theodore M. Snead
David Walker
Morteza Tavakoli
Ibrahim
Ashford J. Thomas
Middle Passage
Gordon Timothy
Middle Passage
Dawn Ursula
Isabella
Wilson White
Dr. John Coates Cox
Release History & Theatrical Window
American Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Kalin, Bill Duke
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Habecker, Andrea Kalin, Lloyd 'Raki' Jones
- Original Title
- Prince Among Slaves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Unity Productions Foundation, Spark Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Kalin, Bill Duke
Erik Habecker, Andrea Kalin, Lloyd 'Raki' Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Kalin
Director
Bill Duke
Director
Erik Habecker
Writer
Andrea Kalin
Writer
Lloyd 'Raki' Jones
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prince Among Slaves
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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 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.
Who directed Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves was directed by Andrea Kalin, Bill Duke.
Who stars in Prince Among Slaves?
The principal cast of Prince Among Slaves includes John C. Bailey, Yasiin Bey, Henian Boone, Ian Coblyn, David Elvove.
When was Prince Among Slaves released and how long is it?
Prince Among Slaves was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prince Among Slaves?
Prince Among Slaves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).