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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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