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Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave

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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?

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Original Title Les Mains Noires – Procès de l'Esclave Incendiaire
Year 2010
Country Canada
Genre Documentary, Drama
Director Ayana O'Shun
Runtime 52 min.

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Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2010 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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