Black Shack Alley

– Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly ever..

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Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1983
Original Name:
Rue cases nègres
Black Shack Alley
Black Shack Alley (1983) - Also known as Rue cases nègres

Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...

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21 Sep 1983

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French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

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Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...

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7 wins & 1 nomination.

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7.4/10

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