Synopsis
In 1842, the enslaved man Sébastien died in a cell on the island of Marie-Galante in Guadeloupe, following months of neglect. The slaveholder running the sugar plantation where Sébastien worked had suspected him of poisoning the cattle. His death led to the trial of the slaveholder, who was acquitted. Around 175 years after these events, filmmaker Sylvaine Dampierre gets workers at the modern Grande Anse sugar factory on Marie-Galante to read out the testimonies from this court case. Much has changed, but uncomfortable parallels with the 19th century continue to this day. The work is hard and poorly paid, and prospects are uncertain--the workers can be easily replaced.
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Director
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Sylvaine Dampierre
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Producer
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Sophie Salbot
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Distributor
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True Story
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Production Co
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Athénaïse,
Micro Climat,
Varan Caraïbe
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Genre
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Documentary
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Original Language
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French
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Release Date (Streaming)
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Mar 10, 2023
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Runtime
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1h 20m
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