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May 30, 1969: Cry of a town
Documentary · 1h 10m
Where to see it
2 screenings in 1 city
2 screenings in Amsterdam
About
A documentary about the 1969 workers’ strike on Curaçao and the racism, colonial indoctrination and wage inequality behind the uprising that followed.
A workers’ strike on Curaçao led to fierce protests on 30 May 1969. The documentary examines how deeply embedded racism, colonial indoctrination and stark pay inequality resulted in the historic uprising.
Story written by Evenitto from the film catalogue
Facts
- Director
- John Leerdam
- Countries
- Netherlands
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Language
- Dutch
Questions
How long is May 30, 1969: Cry of a town?
1 hour 10 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Where can I see May 30, 1969: Cry of a town?
There are 2 screenings at 2 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is May 30, 1969: Cry of a town in?
May 30, 1969: Cry of a town is in Dutch. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
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