Black Dawn (1979)

Recounts the founding of Haiti through the eyes of two captured African tribespeople, Sili and Simba. Starting with their capture in Africa, the story follows their trans-Atlantic journey on a slave ship to Haiti. There they escape their slavery on a French plantation and join the fight for independence led by Toussaint L'Ouverture and Dessaline, ultimately joining in the celebration of the first raising of the Haitian flag.

• Release Date: 1979-05-15
• Runtime: 0h 20min
• Production Company: Icarus Films
• Production Country: Haiti, United States of America
• Directors: Doreen Kraft, Robin Lloyd.