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The Slaves of Surinam

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Documentary following two black professors to Surinam as they search for their ethnic roots. They visit the Djuka, descendants of slaves who revolted against the Dutch, whose way of life mixes African culture with skills learned from indigenous peoples. Show less

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