Animation · Haiti · 1979 · 20m

Black Dawn

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Director
Doreen KraftRobin Lloyd
Cast
Ali Maurice Andre as Narrator (voice)
Crew
Frank Fouche — Writer Frank Etienne — Writer Dominique Jean — Writer Mary Lloyd — Writer Meri Furnari — Producer Doreen Kraft — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Doreen Kraft Director Robin Lloyd Director Frank Fouche Writer Frank Etienne Writer Dominique Jean Writer Mary Lloyd Writer Meri Furnari Producer Doreen Kraft Producer Robin Lloyd Producer
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