Review of Prince Among Slaves (2008) by Denise H — 04 Nov 2009
Winner of the Best Documentary at the 2007 American Black Film Festival, PRINCE AMONG SLAVES tells the compelling story of Abdul Rahman, an African Muslim prince who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in America.
Rahman remained enslaved for 40 years before finally regaining his freedom under dramatic circumstances, becoming one of the most famous men of his day. He returned to Africa, his royal status acknowledged. Details how Muslim slaves brought Islam to America hundreds of years ago. The movie ends with a family reunion of Rahman's African and American descendents in Natchez, Mississippi.
Narrated by actor and hip-hop artist Mos Def. Based on the biography of the same name by Dr. Terry Alford.
This review of Prince Among Slaves (2008) was written by Denise H on 04 Nov 2009.
Prince Among Slaves has generally received very positive reviews.
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