The Maroons
A film about the Maroons—freed or escaped slaves that created their own communities during slavery. Both stories are examples of Gerima’s driving motivation—sankofa, reclaiming the past in order to move forward.
Director: Haile Gerima
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
Original Language: en
Keywords
florida, texas, north carolina, escaped slaves, marrons, sankofa
More Films by Director: Haile Gerima
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Maroons about?
- A film about the Maroons—freed or escaped slaves that created their own communities during slavery. Both stories are examples of Gerima’s driving motivation—sankofa, reclaiming the past in order to move forward.
- Who directed The Maroons?
- The Maroons was directed by Haile Gerima.
- How long is The Maroons?
- The Maroons has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is The Maroons?
- The Maroons is a Documentary film.