"Prince Among Slaves" is a very unusual tale. It's well worth seeing but it is a story that doesn't have a happy nor unhappy ending--more a bittersweet one.
The story begins with Abdul-Rahman living in Africa--the son of a powerful king. However, despite this, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. When he tried to tell others who he was, no one listened--he was just another black slave and nothing more. Despite no one listening, he eventually accepted his fate and carved out a minor niche for himself--achieving, for a slave, about as good a life as he could. However, eventually, his story of being a prince paid off--and a doctor tried to buy him his freedom. But the owner was adamant--he would NEVER sell Abdul-Rahman. Eventually, however, the plight of this slave reached other ears and soon folks in the anti-slavery movement being pushing as well for his freedom. Soon, his story morphed in the media, and suddenly the US government wanted him returned, as they incorrectly believed he was a Moroccan prince. What's next for this very unusual man? See the film. As I said, however, the ending is not a neat one---there is no perfect Hollywood ending. But, it IS interesting throughout and exceptionally well made.
The story begins with Abdul-Rahman living in Africa--the son of a powerful king. However, despite this, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. When he tried to tell others who he was, no one listened--he was just another black slave and nothing more. Despite no one listening, he eventually accepted his fate and carved out a minor niche for himself--achieving, for a slave, about as good a life as he could. However, eventually, his story of being a prince paid off--and a doctor tried to buy him his freedom. But the owner was adamant--he would NEVER sell Abdul-Rahman. Eventually, however, the plight of this slave reached other ears and soon folks in the anti-slavery movement being pushing as well for his freedom. Soon, his story morphed in the media, and suddenly the US government wanted him returned, as they incorrectly believed he was a Moroccan prince. What's next for this very unusual man? See the film. As I said, however, the ending is not a neat one---there is no perfect Hollywood ending. But, it IS interesting throughout and exceptionally well made.