Name: Double Film Screening About the Haitian Revolution
Start: 2026-05-30T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-30T21:00:00+01:00
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington

We are screening two documentaries about Haiti and the untold history of the Haitian Revolution
About this Event

Double Film Screening About the Haitian Revolution

‘The Biography of Haiti’ (2018) by Michael Christopher

This documentary by Michael Christopher documents the history of Haiti, examining the power of leader Henri Christophe and history behind the country. In this documentary, he travelled to various parts of the country visiting museums, plantations and other historical sites to document the history and contribution of Haiti to World History.

1804: The Hidden History of Haiti

1804: The Hidden History of Haiti is a documentary film about the untold history of the Haitian Revolution. Produced by the creator of the best-selling Hidden Colors film series, 1804 goes in-depth about the four principal players who were instrumental in Haiti s independence: Makandal, Dutty Bookman, Toussaint Louvature, and Jean-Jacques Dessalines. This documentary give a competing look into the strategies, the motivation and the mindset that led to Haiti being the only slave population who successfully overthrew their oppressors

The screening will be followed by a Q&A and a discussion

THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!

This screening will take place on Saturday 30 May 2026 from 18:30 to 21:00 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line). Free on street parking.
Food and drinks will be on sale.

This event is FREE. Donations will be appreciated to fund future events.

For this event we know that demand will be high but capacity is limited so entrance will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be on time to guarantee entry. We recommend a donation of £5.00 but welcome any amount so we can fund future events.

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