The Crying Conch Film

Synopsis

Vincent Toi’s modern fable The Crying Conch reminds us of the legacy that slavery continues to have today through retelling, in a contemporary context, the story of Franswa Mackandal, who as a slave in 18th century Haiti led a revolt against the French colonial rulers.

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the legacy of the slave trade in Scotland.

Curated by Ailsa Cole as part of the Reviving Scotland’s Black History programme, supported by the Coalition of Racial Equality and Rights and funded by BEMIS Scotland via the ‘2017 Year of History Heritage and Archaeology’. This is a partnership between BEMIS Scotland and the Scottish Government to facilitate diverse, multicultural celebrations.

 

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Included Films

• 1745
• The Transatlantic Slave Trade Acknowledged