Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave (2010)

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Investigating slavery in Canada through the story of Marie-Josèphe Angélique, a Black slave accused of burning Montreal in 1734. After an epic trial, this untameable slave is tortured and sentenced to death. But was she really guilty of this crime or was she the victim of a bigger conspiracy? Why this voluntary amnesia about this unknown page of Canadian history?

Director: Ayana O'Shun
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Bel Ange Moon Productions
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

montreal, canada, slave, arsonist, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave about?
Investigating slavery in Canada through the story of Marie-Josèphe Angélique, a Black slave accused of burning Montreal in 1734. After an epic trial, this untameable slave is tortured and sentenced to death. But was she really guilty of this crime or was she the victim of a bigger conspiracy? Why this voluntary amnesia about this unknown page of Canadian history?
Who directed Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave?
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave was directed by Ayana O'Shun.
Who stars in Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave?
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave stars Ayana O'Shun, Franck Sylvestre, Nicolas Germain-Marchand, Sonia Gadbois, Sounia Balha.
How long is Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave?
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave?
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave produced?
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave was produced in Canada.