"Prince Among Slaves," the tale of a little known African American hero, who despite enduring unimaginable indignities, managed to survive his long fall from royalty with character and integrity intact, will air on PBS stations nationwide February 4.

Narrated by Mos Def, the one-hour film describes the remarkable journey of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, an African prince enslaved for 40 years in the American South who set out across the country to share his life story in an attempt to secure his family’s freedom from slavery in 1828.

Widely written about and sought after for public events, he became the most famous African in America, meeting with President John Quincy Adams and other leading luminaries of the day.

Little did he know that nearly 200 years later, his remarkable journey full of dramatic circumstances and immeasurable odds would be pieced together to become a source of inspiration for millions of people.

By highlighting this period in history, "Prince Among Slaves" attempts to create discussion and awareness about slavery, race relations, societies of Africa, and the lessons of American history.