I Am Slave
“Only hope can set you free”
Synopsis
Based on the real-life experiences of Mende Nazer, the story unfolds as twelve-year-old Malia, daughter of champion wrestler Bah, is abducted from her Sudanese village in the Nubar Mountains by pro-government Arab militia and sold into slavery to a woman in Khartoum, who beats her for touching her daughter. After six years she is sent to London, where her name is changed, but her miserable life of servitude continues. Her passport is taken and she is told that her father will die if she goes to the authorities. Fortunately she meets a sympathetic person who seems to offer her the hope of escape and reunion with Bah ,back in Sudan. For all the film's optimism an end title states that there are around 5,000 'slave' workers currently in Britain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Range
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Brock
- Original Score
- Molly Nyman, Harry Escott
- Original Title
- I Am Slave
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Range
Jeremy Brock
Molly Nyman, Harry Escott
Robbie Ryan
Brand Thumim
Liza Marshall, Jim Shamoon, Gail Egan, Jamie Carmichael, Katherine Butler
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Range
Director
Jeremy Brock
Screenplay
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Cristina Casali
Production Design
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Molly Nyman
Original Music Composer
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Brand Thumim
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am Slave
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What is I Am Slave about?
Based on the real-life experiences of Mende Nazer, the story unfolds as twelve-year-old Malia, daughter of champion wrestler Bah, is abducted from her Sudanese village in the Nubar Mountains by pro-government Arab militia and sold into slavery to a woman in Khartoum, who beats her for touching her daughter. After six years she is sent to London, where her name is changed, but her miserable life of servitude continues. Her passport is taken and she is told that her father will die if she goes to the authorities. Fortunately she meets a sympathetic person who seems to offer her the hope of escape and reunion with Bah ,back in Sudan. For all the film's optimism an end title states that there are around 5,000 'slave' workers currently in Britain.
Who directed I Am Slave?
I Am Slave was directed by Gabriel Range.
Who stars in I Am Slave?
The principal cast of I Am Slave includes Wunmi Mosaku, Isaach de Bankolé, Lubna Azabal, Nyokabi Gethaiga, Igal Naor.
When was I Am Slave released and how long is it?
I Am Slave was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for I Am Slave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Am Slave was composed by Molly Nyman, Harry Escott.