A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave
1996 Β· 28m Β· Documentary Β· Drama
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".
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America's Untold Journey: 450 Years of the African American Experience
2016
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This Magnificent Cake!
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Black Slaves for Sale
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