Synopsis
1792, London: former slave Olaudah Equiano has bought his freedom and lives a comfortable life in England. But his white, God-fearing neighbours still afford him little respect and the law won't protect him. With memories of his horrific experience as a child slave still strong, Olaudah's answer is to write a book aimed at abolishing the whole concept of slavery.
- Programme: Hidden Empire
- Episode: 04: A Son of Africa
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1996
Licence: ERA Licence required
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