A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave

Nan
0h 28m
1996

Overview

A documentary following the life of Olaudah Equiano, based on his autobiography "The Interesting Narration of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa the African".

Country : Not Available
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1996-01-29

Top Billed Cast

Cathy Tyson

Narrator

Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Equinao

Frederick Annan

Young Equiano

Louis Mahoney

Father

Frank Ellis

Planter

Tom Keller

Kirkpatrick

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