Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history
The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic --- traumatizing Southern planters, inspiring U.S. Blacks, and invigorating anti-slavery activist world-wide. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.
- Year: 2009
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- Genre: Documentary, History
- Studio: Koval Films, PBS
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- Director: Noland Walker
- Cast: Edwidge Danticat, Jacques Derosena, Krystel Roche