Guiana 1838 Movie Review

Following the 1833 abolition of slavery, British plantation owners faced a massive labor shortage.

To save the sugar industry, Indians were recruited from Calcutta under five-year contracts, often being tricked into "slave labor" with promises of wealth in "El Dorado". Guiana 1838 Movie

The film is set in (now Guyana) during the pivotal year of 1838. Following the 1833 abolition of slavery, British plantation

Released in 2004, is a historical docudrama that explores the recruitment of Indian indentured laborers to the British West Indies following the abolition of slavery. Directed by US-based Guyanese filmmaker Rohit Jagessar , the film highlights the exploitation of these "new slaves" and the tensions that arose between them and the newly emancipated African population on sugar plantations. Movie Overview Director: Rohit Jagessar Genre: History / Drama Release Date: September 24, 2004 Runtime: 104 minutes (originally 120 minutes) Released in 2004, is a historical docudrama that