“Prince Among Slaves” Film To Screen On Feb 17

February 16, 2015

The Bermuda National Library and the U.S. Consulate will host a special showing of Prince Among Slaves at the Adult Library on Queen Street on Tuesday, 17 February.

Prince Among Slaves is a historical documentary directed, written and produced by Andrea Kalin and narrated by Mos Def made for PBS by Unity Productions Foundation.

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The film, made in association with Spark Media and Duke Media, retells the story of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, a prince from West Africa who was made a slave in the United States and freed 40 years later.

The screening begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free. Space is very limited, and guests will be accommodated on a first-serve basis. Consul General staff will be available for discussion at the conclusion of the video.

Trailer for Prince Among Slaves

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