Black Dawn
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.
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May 15, 1979
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Lloyd, Doreen Kraft
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominique Jean, Frank Fouche, Mary Lloyd, Frank Etienne
- Original Title
- Black Dawn
- Country of Origin
- Haiti, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Icarus Films, Francine Murat, Paredon Records, Chants Révolutionnaires Maitiens, The Maverick Fund, Vermont Council on the Arts, Green Valley Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lloyd, Doreen Kraft
Dominique Jean, Frank Fouche, Mary Lloyd, Frank Etienne
Robin Lloyd, Meri Furnari, Doreen Kraft
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Lloyd
Director
Doreen Kraft
Director
Robin Lloyd
Producer
Meri Furnari
Producer
Dominique Jean
Writer
Frank Fouche
Writer
Mary Lloyd
Writer
Doreen Kraft
Producer
Frank Etienne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dawn
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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 Robin Lloyd, Doreen Kraft.
Who stars in Black Dawn?
The principal cast of Black Dawn includes Ali Maurice Andre.
When was Black Dawn released and how long is it?
Black Dawn was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 20m.