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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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9 cast members

Name	Known for
Sounia Balha Marie-Manon Marie-Manon See fewer	Les rescapés (2010)
Denyse Beaugrand-Champagne Historienne Historienne See fewer	Deuxième chance (2017)
Guillaume Cyr Soldier Jean-Joseph Haugard Soldier Jean-Joseph Haugard See fewer	Louis Cyr (2013)
Daniel Desputeau François Bérey des Essars François Bérey des Essars See fewer	Starbuck (2011)
Paul Fehmiu-Brown Historien Historien See fewer	Black Soul (2001)
Sonia Gadbois Madame de Francheville Madame de Francheville See fewer	Le Cri (II) (2016)
Nicolas Germain-Marchand Judge Pierre Raimbeault Judge Pierre Raimbeault See fewer	Les hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin (2006)
Ayana O'Shun Angelique (as Tetchena Bellange) Angelique (as Tetchena Bellange) See fewer	The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Franck Sylvestre Mathieu Leveille Mathieu Leveille See fewer	Franck Sylvestre: Dimanche soir (2017)