Doc Explores Life of Enslaved African Royal Son
An actor portrays Abdul Rahman in the film A Prince Among Slaves. Courtesy Unity Productions Foundation hide caption
Abdul Rahman was an African prince, captured and enslaved in the United States for 40 years before gaining his freedom.
A new documentary airing on PBS, A Prince Among Slaves, tells his incredible story.
The film, narrated by rapper/actor Mos Def, is directed by Bill Duke.
Farai Chideya talks with the documentary's co-executive producer, Alex Kronemer.