Black Dawn

Black Dawn

1979
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Overview

Recounts the founding of Haiti through the eyes of two captured African tribespeople, Sili and Simba. Starting with their capture in Africa, the story follows their trans-Atlantic journey on a slave ship to Haiti. There they escape their slavery on a French plantation and join the fight for independence led by Toussaint L'Ouverture and Dessaline, ultimately joining in the celebration of the first raising of the Haitian flag.

Status: Released

Language: HT

Production Information

Production Companies
Icarus Films Francine Murat Paredon Records Chants Révolutionnaires Maitiens The Maverick Fund Vermont Council on the Arts Green Valley Media
Production Countries
Haiti United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date May 15, 1979
Status Released
Language HT
Website Visit Site

Cast

Ali Maurice Andre
Ali Maurice Andre

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Robin Lloyd
Director
Doreen Kraft
Director
Robin Lloyd
Producer
Doreen Kraft
Producer
Meri Furnari
Producer
Frank Fouche
Writer
Frank Etienne
Writer
Dominique Jean
Writer

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