MONROE - The Monroe Public Library will present a screening of the documentary "Prince Among Slaves" at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
The 60-minute PBS-aired film recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the American South. After 40 years of enslavement, he finally regained his freedom, became a national celebrity and dined in the White House.
The screening is made possible as part of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The free event is open to the public and no registration is required.
For more information, contact Suzann Holland, library director, at 608-328-7010 or sholland@monroepubliclibrary.org.
The 60-minute PBS-aired film recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the American South. After 40 years of enslavement, he finally regained his freedom, became a national celebrity and dined in the White House.
The screening is made possible as part of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The free event is open to the public and no registration is required.
For more information, contact Suzann Holland, library director, at 608-328-7010 or sholland@monroepubliclibrary.org.