A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave

A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave (1996)

January 29th, 19960h 28min

Documentary, Drama
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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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