Black Dawn (1979)
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.
Director: Doreen Kraft, Robin Lloyd
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 15, 1979
Cast
- Ali Maurice Andre - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Icarus Films, Francine Murat, Paredon Records, Chants Révolutionnaires Maitiens, The Maverick Fund, Vermont Council on the Arts, Green Valley Media
Country: Haiti, United States of America
Original Language: ht
More Films by Director: Doreen Kraft, Robin Lloyd
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Dawn about?
- 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.
- Who directed Black Dawn?
- Black Dawn was directed by Doreen Kraft, Robin Lloyd.
- Who stars in Black Dawn?
- Black Dawn stars Ali Maurice Andre.
- How long is Black Dawn?
- Black Dawn has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Black Dawn?
- Black Dawn is a Animation film.
- Where was Black Dawn produced?
- Black Dawn was produced in Haiti, United States of America.