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.
Genres:
Documentary
Original Title
De Bateyes
Original Language
Spanish
Production Country
Cuba
Release Date
06/16/1971
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On Sugar Workers' Quarters
1971·24 min
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.