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Radio 4,14 Aug 2020,51 mins

The Haitian Revolution

You're Dead to Me

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Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Marlene Daut and comedian Athena Kugblenu to examine the events and aftermath of the 18th century revolution in Haiti, the first nation to abolish slavery. We look at the life of revolutionary leader Toussaint Louverture, confront the atrocities committed against the people of Haiti and the literal price they were forced to pay for their freedom. A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4.

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