1912, Breaking the Silence (2010)
Afro-Cubans played a leading role in the fight to free Cuba from Spanish domination; as part of that struggle, slavery was abolished. Nevertheless, as African descendants began to achieve a semblance of social and economic parity, the plantocracy, backed up by the US army, sought to undo their gains. Determined to resist, veterans of the Mambi army formed the Party of Independents of Color, gaining wide popular support and ultimately threatening the domination of the white Cuban rulers. Their response was savage, and 6,000 Afro-Cubans were massacred; until this film, these events have been shrouded in silence.
Director: Gloria Rolando
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: August 11, 2010
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
cuba, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1912, Breaking the Silence about?
- Afro-Cubans played a leading role in the fight to free Cuba from Spanish domination; as part of that struggle, slavery was abolished. Nevertheless, as African descendants began to achieve a semblance of social and economic parity, the plantocracy, backed up by the US army, sought to undo their gains. Determined to resist, veterans of the Mambi army formed the Party of Independents of Color, gaining wide popular support and ultimately threatening the domination of the white Cuban rulers. Their response was savage, and 6,000 Afro-Cubans were massacred; until this film, these events have been shrouded in silence.
- Who directed 1912, Breaking the Silence?
- 1912, Breaking the Silence was directed by Gloria Rolando.
- How long is 1912, Breaking the Silence?
- 1912, Breaking the Silence has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is 1912, Breaking the Silence?
- 1912, Breaking the Silence is a Documentary film.