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Black Sugar
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Black Sugar
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A shocking look at the living and working conditions of Haitian agricultural labourers in the Dominican Republic. Each year, some 20 000 workers cross the border to cut sugar cane, lured by promises of good money. Instead, they toil up to fourteen hours per day and live in unhealthy, cramped camps without running water, electricity, medical or educational facilities.
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Title
Black Sugar
Call No
NFB
Digital Link
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Authors
Régnier, Michel
Michel, Éric
National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
Subjects
Contract labor--Dominican Republic.
Alien labor, Haitian--Dominican Republic.
Sugar workers--Dominican Republic.
Haitians--Dominican Republic--Social conditions.
Immigrants--Dominican Republic--Social conditions.
RacismSlaveryHaitian workersDominican RepublicWorking conditionsSugar plantations
Language
English
Published
Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2012.
Publication Desc
1 streaming video (57 min., 50 sec.) : sound.
Awards Note
Best Documentary directed by a non Latin-American filmmaker on a Latin-American or Caribbean Subject., 1987 Special Mention , 1988 Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Social Issues, 1989