Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave
2010 · 52 min · Documentary, Drama
Investigating slavery in Canada through the story of Marie-Josèphe Angélique, a Black slave accused of burning Montreal in 1734. After an epic trial, this untameable slave is tortured and sentenced to death. But was she really guilty of this crime or was she the victim of a bigger conspiracy? Why this voluntary amnesia about this unknown page of Canadian history?
- Director
- Ayana O'Shun
- Writers
- Ayana O'Shun, Bianca Bellange
- Released
- August 31, 2010
- Language
- French
Cast
Where to watch in the US
No US streaming, rental or purchase options listed right now. Check TMDB's watch page
Streaming data from JustWatch, via TMDB.