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Black Dawn

Black Dawn

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.

Release DateMay 15, 1979
StatusReleased
Original TitleBlack Dawn
Runtime 20min
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Language
Original LanguageHaitian Creole
Production CountriesHaiti, United States of America
Production CompaniesIcarus FilmsFrancine MuratParedon RecordsChants Révolutionnaires MaitiensThe Maverick FundVermont Council on the ArtsGreen Valley Media