Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
First-person accounts of slaves, ship owners, traders and colonists recounting the struggle to end the Atlantic slave trade. Drawing on the logbooks, letters and diaries of the victims and witnesses to one of history’s most brutal eras, depicted through dramatic recreations, bolstered by authentic drawings and period documents, featuring insight from historical experts around the world.
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Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
History, Documentary
User Score
76%
Original Title
Bois d'ébène
Production Companies
France Télévisions
Director
Moussa Touré
Revenue
$93
Description
First-person accounts of slaves, ship owners, traders and colonists recounting the struggle to end the Atlantic slave trade. Drawing on the logbooks, letters and diaries of the victims and witnesses to one of history’s most brutal eras, depicted through dramatic recreations, bolstered by authentic drawings and period documents, featuring insight from historical experts around the world.