A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave
1996
28 min
en
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".
Documentary
Drama
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