West Indies

Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.

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Release Date

January 2, 1979

Status

Released

Original Title

West Indies ou les Nègres marrons de la liberté

Runtime

1h 56min

Budget

$1,350,000

Revenue

Language

French