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Prince Among Slaves

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2008 | 58 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for the curious. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 58 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bill Duke, Andrea Kalin

  • John C. BaileyAndrew Marschalk
  • Yasiin BeyNarrator
  • Henian BooneMiddle Passage
  • Ian CoblynYoung Abdul-Rahman / Middle Passage
  • David ElvoveHenry Clay (voice)
  • Tyler GattonMouth harp player / child
  • Bruce HolmesThomas Foster
  • Andreu HoneycuttSamba
  • Lewis Sheridan HughesVarious backround characters
  • Isaiah JohnsonMiddle Passage