| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen. |
| Note |
English (stereo.) dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Performer |
Narrated by Mos Def. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, John Rhode ; edited by David Grossbach ; original music composed by Joseph Vitarelli. |
| Note |
Based on the book: Prince among slaves / by Terry Alford. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. |
| Audience |
Not rated PBS Home Video. |
| Summary |
The true story of Abd al-Rahman Ibrahima Ibn Sori, a West African prince who was sold into slavery in 1788, eventually ending up in Natchez, Mississippi. |
| Contents |
Prince among slaves -- Middle Passage -- TransAtlantic slave trade -- Natchez, Mississippi -- Foster's field -- Torn memories -- Escape and revelation -- King Cotton -- Starting anew -- Twenty years later -- Crossroads -- Dr. Cox's offer -- Narschalk -- Freedom -- Departure -- Most popular African in America -- ACS -- Backlash -- Last stop -- Journey home -- A dream fulfilled. |
| Note |
Special features: "We the people" discussion guides & resources; "Dominion over others : slavery at home in the world" featurette; "Writing in the sand : the legacy of Muslim slavery" featurette; "Land of faith & liberty : the Muslim kingdom of Futa Jallon" featurette; interview with Mos Def. |
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"Includes limited public performance rights"--Container. |
| Awards |
American Black Film Festival, 2007: Best Documentary |
| Subject |
Ibrahima, Abd al-Rahman, 1762-1829.
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Enslaved persons -- Mississippi -- Natchez -- Biography.
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Princes -- Africa, West -- Biography.
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Muslims -- Mississippi -- Natchez -- Biography.
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Slavery -- Mississippi.
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| Added Author |
Kalin, Andrea
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Duke, Bill, 1943- Director.
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Jones, Raki
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Mos Def (Rapper) Narrator.
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Rhode, John
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Grossbach, David
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Vitarelli, Joseph
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Alford, Terry.
Prince among slaves.
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National Black Programming Consortium.
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Unity Productions Foundation
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Spark Media (Washington, D.C.)
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Duke Media (Firm)
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PBS Home Video.
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| Added Title |
Bridging Cultures Muslim Journeys (NEH)
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| ISBN |
9781608834204 |
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1608834204 |
| UPC # |
841887014236 |
| Music # |
PASL702 PBS Home Video |
| OCLC # |
824529334 |
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