On Sugar Workers' Quarters
5.4
Documentary about the history of the bateyes, informal settlements surrounding the mills to house workers. Throughout the film, Sara Gómez recovers the political and cultural relevance of black migrants.
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Sara Gómez Director · Pablo Armando Fernández Screenplay Luís García Mesa Cinematographer
First release June 16, 1971 · Produced in Cuba · Original title De Bateyes
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ICAIC
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Cuba
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Original title
De Bateyes
Original language
Spanish
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Spanish
Release dates
Cuba · June 16, 1971
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No release date listed for United States.
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