Black Dawn
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20 minRecounts 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.
Country:
USGenre:
AnimationReleased:
1979-05-15Languages:
N/ACompanies:
Icarus FilmsFrancine MuratParedon RecordsChants Révolutionnaires MaitiensThe Maverick FundVermont Council on the ArtsGreen Valley Media