On Sugar Workers' Quarters

Original title: De Bateyes
Duration: 24 min
Release date: 1971-06-16
IMDB

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.

Documentary

De Bateyes

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