
A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave
1996, English. Directed by Alrick Riley.
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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- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 29 January 1996
- Written by
- Danny Padmore
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A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave?
If you liked A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave, try All That Breathes, Life in a Day, Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee.
Who directed A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave?
A Son of Africa: The Autobiography of a Slave (1996) was directed by Alrick Riley and stars Cathy Tyson, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Frederick Annan.