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On Sugar Workers' Quarters

1971Movie24 min

Documentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A nostalgic, slow-burning documentary movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Documentary about the history of the bateyes, informal settlements surrounding the mills to house workers. Throughout the film, Sara Gómez recovers the political and cultural relevance of black migrants.

Feels like

  • Cuban Documentary
  • Sugar Industry History
  • Class Struggle Analysis
  • Neo-Colonial Critique
  • Archival Footage
  • Political Education
  • Historical Materialism
  • Latin American Cinema
  • Sergio Giral Documentary

Crew

Directed by
Sara Gómez
Written by
Pablo Armando Fernández, Sara Gómez
Produced by
Guillermo García, Santiago Llapur
Music by
Emiliano Salvador

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Facts

June 16, 1971 · 24 min · Documentary

Released
June 16, 1971
Runtime
24 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Cuba
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream On Sugar Workers' Quarters?

Criterion

In the United States, On Sugar Workers' Quarters streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is On Sugar Workers' Quarters worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 5.4).

Is On Sugar Workers' Quarters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is On Sugar Workers' Quarters in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.