Black Dawn

Movie
Black Dawn
NR 20 minAnimation
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.
StarringAli Maurice Andre
DirectorsRobin LloydDoreen Kraft
WritersFrank FoucheFrank EtienneDominique Jean

Movie Details

Original Language:Haitian, Haitian Creole
Production Companies:Icarus Films, Francine Murat, Paredon Records, Chants Révolutionnaires Maitiens, The Maverick Fund, Vermont Council on the Arts, Green Valley Media
Black Dawn on the Web:Official Website