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199629 minPGdocumentary

Catch a Fire

199629 minPGdocumentary

The Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865, led by Paul Bogle, significantly influenced views on race and empire in Victorian Britain.

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Menelik Shabazz

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The Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865, led by Paul Bogle, significantly influenced views on race and empire in Victorian Britain.

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Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazzdirector

Cecil Gutzmorewriter

Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazzwriter

Burt Caesar

Burt Caesarcast

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbellcast

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Paul Bogle led the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica in 1865. This uprising challenged colonial rule and sparked significant changes in British attitudes toward race and empire. The documentary captures the events surrounding the rebellion and its aftermath. It illustrates the struggles faced by Bogle and his supporters. The film runs for 29 minutes and presents a critical moment in history that continues to resonate today.

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