Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave(2010)
Les Mains Noires – Procès de l'Esclave Incendiaire
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave Synopsis
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?
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave (2010) is a documentary and drama film directed by Ayana O'Shun, released on August 31, 2010 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Ayana O'Shun, Franck Sylvestre, Nicolas Germain-Marchand and Sonia Gadbois.
- Director:
- Ayana O'Shun
- Writers:
- Ayana O'Shun, Bianca Bellange
- Production:
- Bel Ange Moon Productions
- Status:
- Released
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave before you stream it.
Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ayana O'Shun
as Angelique
Franck Sylvestre
- Nicolas Germain-Marchand
Nicolas Germain-Marchand
- Sonia Gadbois
Sonia Gadbois
Sounia Balha
Key crew
Directed by Ayana O'Shun, written by Ayana O'Shun and Bianca Bellange.
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Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave (2010) includes Ayana O'Shun, Franck Sylvestre, Nicolas Germain-Marchand, Sonia Gadbois and Sounia Balha. The film was directed by Ayana O'Shun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave released?
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Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave was released on August 31, 2010 and runs for 52m.
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