Blood, Sweat and Sugar
“How sugar was built on a global system of slavery”
Synopsis
Sugar is sweet, seductive, addictive - but built on human suffering. This feature-length reveals how an enticing luxury became the engine of a global system powered by slavery, exploitation and environmental destruction, a legacy still shaping the world today. From the 19th-century slave plantations to modern refineries in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Reunion, India, South Africa and Europe, the series traces how sugar fuelled colonial empires, drove some of the worst aspects of international trade and commerce, and left deep social and ecological scars that are still present in labour abuses and exhausted landscapes today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mathilde Damoisel
- Original Score
- Anis Benhallak
- Original Title
- Blood, Sweat and Sugar
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hauteville Productions, ARTE, Inicia Films, Wonder Maria Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mathilde Damoisel
Anis Benhallak
Barbara Bascou
Karina Si Ahmed, Valérie Delpierre, BRUNO CABRAL
Department Leadership Roster
Mathilde Damoisel
Director
Barbara Bascou
Editor
Anis Benhallak
Original Music Composer
Karina Si Ahmed
Producer
Valérie Delpierre
Producer
BRUNO CABRAL
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blood, Sweat and Sugar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood, Sweat and Sugar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood, Sweat and Sugar about?
Sugar is sweet, seductive, addictive - but built on human suffering. This feature-length reveals how an enticing luxury became the engine of a global system powered by slavery, exploitation and environmental destruction, a legacy still shaping the world today. From the 19th-century slave plantations to modern refineries in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Reunion, India, South Africa and Europe, the series traces how sugar fuelled colonial empires, drove some of the worst aspects of international trade and commerce, and left deep social and ecological scars that are still present in labour abuses and exhausted landscapes today.
Who directed Blood, Sweat and Sugar?
Blood, Sweat and Sugar was directed by Mathilde Damoisel.
Who stars in Blood, Sweat and Sugar?
The principal cast of Blood, Sweat and Sugar includes Not specified.
When was Blood, Sweat and Sugar released and how long is it?
Blood, Sweat and Sugar was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood, Sweat and Sugar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood, Sweat and Sugar was composed by Anis Benhallak.