A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave (1996)
• January 29th, 1996 • 0h 28min
Documentary, Drama
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".
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