Film

Black Sugar

1988 · 57m · Documentary

This feature documentary offers a shocking look at the living and working conditions of Haitian agricultural laborers in the Dominican Republic. Each year, some 20,000 workers cross the border to cut sugar cane, lured by promises of good money. Instead, they toil up to 14 hours per day and live in unhealthy, cramped camps without running water, electricity, medical or educational facilities.

• Michel RégnierDirector

Release date

January 1, 1988

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

57m

Genres

Documentary