West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

Name: West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty
Released: 1979-01-02
Rating: 6.5

6.5/10 (15)

·1979· 116 min

Director: Med Hondo

Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Robert Liensol

Le parlementaire

Roland Bertin

La 'Mort'

Philippe Clévenot

L'abbé

Hélène Vincent

L'assistante sociale

Théo Légitimus

Monnerbourg

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Georges Hilarion

Monsieur Belleville

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Elliot Roy

L'homme

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Cyril Aventurin

Le père de famille

Fernand Berset

L'hôtelier

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Gérard Bloncourt

Monsieur De la Pierre

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Toto Bissainthe

Soeur Marie Joseph de Cluny

Monique Couturier

La Dame de souten

In brief

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) is a music, history, drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 15 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 56min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty online?

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty runs 116 minutes (1h 56min).

What rating does West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty have?

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 15 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty from?

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty was released in 1979.