Redemption Song (1991)
Jamaican-born Stuart Hall looks at the history of the Caribbean islands through interviews with modern inhabitants.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Iron in the Soul1991-06-30 · 5h 50mThe diary of slaver Thomas Thistlewood provides a view of the British in the Caribbean 200 years ago, a history leaving an impression on cricketer Wes Hall.
- 2 2. Out of Africa1991-07-07 · 5h 50mThe African heritage of Haiti, exemplified by Andre Pierre, an artist and voodoo priest. Looks at Haiti's history to see why it was once the world's only black republic. Haiti is c
- 3 3. Paradise lost1991-07-14 · 5h 50mThe Spanish legacy in today's Caribbean, in particular Santo Domingo. Being the ruins of imperial Spain is a country in dire straits, where baseball and drugs are usually the only
- 4 4. La Grande illusion1991-07-21 · 5h 50mMartinique was obliterated by a volcanic explosion on 8 May 1902. Now rebuilt, the dilemma for its people and the people of Guadalupe is how to enjoy the benefits of being French w
- 5 5. Worlds apart1991-07-28 · 5h 50mExamines tensions between black and Asian populations in Trinidad and Guyana, which arose after slavery was abolished and Indians were brought in as indentured workers.
- 6 6. Following Fidel1991-08-04 · 5h 50mLooks at Cuba's relationship with the rest of the Caribbean. Links with the USA continue although Fidel Castro has been in power for 30 years.
- 7 7. Shades of freedom1991-08-11 · 5h 50mLooks to the future: drugs and corruption threaten the islands' stability and tourism and television sap their identity.
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Wes Hall
Aimé Césaire
Stuart HallPresenter / SelfYou might also like
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