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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Documentary
Votes5
DirectorMoussa Touré
WritersJacques Dubuisson
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsEbony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
About Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
First-person accounts of slaves, ship owners, traders and colonists recounting the struggle to end the Atlantic slave trade. Drawing on the logbooks, letters and diaries of the victims and witnesses to one of history’s most brutal eras, depicted through dramatic recreations, bolstered by authentic drawings and period documents, featuring insight from historical experts around the world.
Directed by Moussa Touré, Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade leans on a strong ensemble — Erico Salamone, Gray Orsatelli, Kahdim Séne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2016.
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