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  • Les mains noires (2010)
  • 52 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Les mains noires (2010)
52 min | Documentary, Drama, History

A documentary about a hidden story of Canadian history: The one of Angelique, a Black slave accused of burning Montreal in 1734. After an epic trial, Angelique is tortured and sentenced to death. But was she really guilty or was she the ...See moreA documentary about a hidden story of Canadian history: The one of Angelique, a Black slave accused of burning Montreal in 1734. After an epic trial, Angelique is tortured and sentenced to death. But was she really guilty or was she the victim of a bigger conspiracy? Why this voluntary amnesia about this unknown page of history? The film includes interviews with historians who not only talk about Angelique but also about this general refusal to admit that slavery is part of Canadian history. Also, some key scenes of Angelique's existence are illustrated by reenactments played by professional actors. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Ayana O'Shun (as Tetchena Bellange)
Writers
Bianca Bellange (script writer) | Ayana O'Shun (script writer) (as Tetchena Bellange)
Composer
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Release date
Dec 1, 2010 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Sounia Balha
Marie-Manon Marie-Manon   See fewer
Denyse Beaugrand-Champagne
Historienne Historienne   See fewer
Guillaume Cyr
Soldier Jean-Joseph Haugard Soldier Jean-Joseph Haugard   See fewer
Daniel Desputeau
François Bérey des Essars François Bérey des Essars   See fewer
Paul Fehmiu-Brown
Historien Historien   See fewer
Sonia Gadbois
Madame de Francheville Madame de Francheville   See fewer
Nicolas Germain-Marchand
Judge Pierre Raimbeault Judge Pierre Raimbeault   See fewer
Ayana O'Shun
Angelique (as Tetchena Bellange) Angelique (as Tetchena Bellange)   See fewer
Franck Sylvestre
Mathieu Leveille Mathieu Leveille   See fewer
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