The African Trade


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the African slave trade and how it shaped the destiny of three continents. The largest long-distance forced migration in history, it captured, branded and shipped 12 million men, women and children across the Atlantic between the 15th and 19th centuries, to provide labor for the Ne

Film Details

Also Known As
African Trade, History Undercover (10/04/98)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
A+E Networks; BBC (Main Listing)

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about the African slave trade and how it shaped the destiny of three continents. The largest long-distance forced migration in history, it captured, branded and shipped 12 million men, women and children across the Atlantic between the 15th and 19th centuries, to provide labor for the New World.

Film Details

Also Known As
African Trade, History Undercover (10/04/98)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
A+E Networks; BBC (Main Listing)

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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