Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution

Overview

The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic --- traumatizing Southern planters, inspiring U.S. Blacks, and invigorating anti-slavery activist world-wide. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 25, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

PBS,Koval Films

Cast

Jacques Derosena,Krystel Roche,Edwidge Danticat

Director

Noland Walker

Producer

Patricia Aste

Cinematography

Michael Chin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1368166