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Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade

Name: Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
Director: Moussa Touré
Released: 2016
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

9.1/10

Excellent

2016

Director

Moussa Touré

Runtime

60 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Moussa Touré’s documentary succeeds by disrupting the traditional 'single-voice' historical narrative. By combining logbooks, diaries, and dramatic recreations, the film creates a multifaceted experience that centers the lived experiences of underrepresented communities. The production excels in racial and ethnic representation, giving prominence to the African diaspora. This prevents the history from being viewed solely through a Eurocentric lens, validating the identities of those affected by the trade. While the film offers a sophisticated critique of colonial and capitalist structures, it remains limited in its depiction of other specific identities. The focus is primarily on the systemic struggle for liberation and the deconstruction of historical power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the historical era of the Atlantic slave trade and does not include any explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ themes or character arcs.

How does Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade portray gender?

Good

The film captures the experiences of women through personal letters and diaries, highlighting their roles in the face of systemic oppression. It explores how gender intersects with broader societal struggles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade?

Excellent

The film centers on the African diaspora, offering depth to non-white subjects through first-person accounts. This approach avoids a purely Eurocentric perspective by prioritizing the voices of the enslaved.

How does Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The documentary critiques Western colonial institutions and capitalist structures of the era. It examines the historical impact of Western expansionism and traditional power hierarchies.

Does Ebony: The Last Years Of The Atlantic Slave Trade include disability representation?

Fair

The provided material contains no specific information regarding the depiction of physical or mental disabilities. The score reflects a neutral baseline for the genre.

Present on Screen

Centers the African diaspora through first-person accounts, providing high ability to act to non-white subjects.
Uses a multifaceted narrative structure to challenge traditional, Eurocentric historical perspectives.
Utilizes primary sources like diaries and logbooks to capture the inner lives of underrepresented individuals.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation or character arcs regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides no specific evidence or focus regarding the depiction of individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

First-person accounts of slaves, ship owners, traders and colonists recounting the struggle to end the Atlantic slave trade. Drawing on the logbooks, letters and diaries of the victims and witnesses to one of history’s most brutal eras, depicted through dramatic recreations, bolstered by authentic drawings and period documents, featuring insight from historical experts around the world.

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