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Égalité for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution comes to life on screen, showcasing the most successful slave uprising in world history and a pivotal moment in human rights history.

The Haitian Revolution, a pivotal moment in world history, is brought to life in a documentary. This successful slave uprising, often cited as the catalyst for universal human rights, saw slaves and abolitionists take action, leaving a lasting impact on the globe. At its helm was Toussaint Louverture, a former slave who rose to become a landowner after being freed by his master, ultimately leading the epochal uprising.

Info about Égalité for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution

Studio(s): Koval Films, PBS

Originally Released: United States, Jan 25, 2009

Genres:Documentary, History