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Sunday, November 29 @ 6:40PM
Anthology Film Archives
THE 16 OF BASSE-POINTE /
LES 16 DE BASSE-POINTE
On September 6, 1948 a Béké (White colon in Martinique) was killed at Basse-Pointe, Martinique. Accused of this murder, sixteen sugar cane cutters were arrested and send to prison in Bordeaux, France. Three years later, these men were put to trial by the French Judiciary System. Through interviews with those accused still living today, with some of their lawyers—many of whom were members of the French Communist Party— and with other members of Martinique society touched by these events, the film exposes the political and cultural realities on the island at the time and describes what turned out to be the first public indictment against French colonialism. By Camille Mauduech, 109min, Martinique, Documentary in French and Creole with English subtitles.
PART OF A NIGHT IN MARTINIQUE
Screening followed by Q&A with director and catered reception. Sponsored by the Martinique Bureau.
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