Prince Among Slaves

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Jan 16, 2019 Prince Among Slaves(2007) introduces the world to fact that all Slave that entered the United States and other parts of the world were not uneducated or salvages. In fact several countries inside of Africa were very established trading with India, Asia, the Middle East and various countries within Europe. The movie Prince Among Slaves, highlighted the Journey of Abdul-Rahman, a story that was known in Natchez Mississippi and the United States Government which can be shared for all to view in the Library of Congress, which displays a picture of Abdul-Rahman. In addition the movie also allowed its viewers to understand the Journey of Abdul-Rahman Sori and the acknowledgement of his family members, still alive in Natchez Mississippi and their Royal lineage. In the Movie, Dr. Artemus Gaye from Monrovia Liberia Africa was shown meeting his American family that were left behind in the United States once Prince Abdul-Rahman Sori was returned to Africa. In 2014,Dr. Artemus Gaye and Karen Chatman of Natchez Mississippi; both direct descendants of Abdul-Rahman's were reinstated their official Royal titles of Sheik (Prince)and Sheika (Princess). The two Royals are using their titles for the betterment of Humanity. Dr. Gaye has written the book "Rooted Beyond Boundaries", while Princess Karen Chatman founded one of the largest Breast Cancer organizations, Think Pink Qatar and Think Pink International, as well as sphere-headed one of the largest quest to find alternative treatments for Breast Cancer Internationally. The movie tell a story but the Journey is still ongoing as the Prince Still Lives in his descendants. See more Mar 4, 2015 This film was very interesting to watch. I was surprise how in the film Prince did not get punished for escaping , when he return to his owner.In most slaves movies/ documentary, a slave would receive a harsh punishment if they did not obey. See more Jan 10, 2011 a powerful and touching yet inspiring documentary See more Oct 11, 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. See more Jul 15, 2008 A Prince Among Slaves follows the true life story of Abdul-Rahman Ibrahima Sori, the prince of a large African Kingdom and Captain of his father’s armies who was captured in a battle in 1788 and sold into the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. After enduring the brutal Middle Passage, he eventually ended up in Mississippi at the birth of the U.S., where he remained enslaved for almost 40 years. Near providential circumstances finally led to his release, but not his freedom, nor the freedom of his large family. Defying the edict that he return immediately to Africa and still technically a slave, Abdul-Rahman set out on a quest to raise enough money to purchase his family’s freedom. Widely written about and sought after for public events, he became the most famous African in America, meeting with President John Quincy Adams and other leading luminaries of the day. This documentary, which includes vivid re-enactments and is narrated by my man Mos Def, is inspirational and a must see! See more Read all reviews

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