Savages: The Story of Human Zoos (2018)
The barbarian is, first and foremost, the man who believes in barbarism
For more than a century the great colonial powers put human beings, taken by force from their native lands, on show as entertainment, just like animals in zoos; a shameful, outrageous and savage treatment of people who were considered subhuman.
Director: Pascal Blanchard, Bruno Victor-Pujebet
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 5, 2018
Cast
- Abd Al Malik - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Lilian Thuram - Self - Anti-racism Activist
- Pascal Blanchard - Self - Historian
- Sandrine Lemaire - Self - Historian
- John M. MacKenzie - Self - Historian
- Nicolas Bancel - Self - Historian
- Jacob Cassady - Self - Museum Director
- Fanny Robles - Self - Historian
- Walter Palm Island - Self - Aboriginal Activist
- Achille Mbembe - Self - Historian
Screenplay
Music: David Reyes
Editing: David Fernandes, Jacques Terrien
Production: ARTE, Bonne Pioche Productions, Archipel Production, France Télévisions
Country: France, French Polynesia
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice
Keywords
circus, zoo, exploitation, racism, human rights, indigenous peoples
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Savages: The Story of Human Zoos about?
- For more than a century the great colonial powers put human beings, taken by force from their native lands, on show as entertainment, just like animals in zoos; a shameful, outrageous and savage treatment of people who were considered subhuman.
- Who directed Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?
- Savages: The Story of Human Zoos was directed by Pascal Blanchard, Bruno Victor-Pujebet.
- Who stars in Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?
- Savages: The Story of Human Zoos stars Abd Al Malik, Lilian Thuram, Pascal Blanchard, Sandrine Lemaire, John M. MacKenzie, Nicolas Bancel.
- How long is Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?
- Savages: The Story of Human Zoos has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?
- Savages: The Story of Human Zoos is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Savages: The Story of Human Zoos produced?
- Savages: The Story of Human Zoos was produced in France, French Polynesia.
- What are the themes of Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?
- The themes of Savages: The Story of Human Zoos include: Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.