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Guiana 1838

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This film is a compelling story about the birth pains of a country that few people know much about. It features lush visuals and fine acting.

Excellent movie. Shows the history of Indian laborers from India working in the cane fields in British Guiana under the British, and also the blacks who the British brought from Africa to work in the fields under harsh conditions. At the end, they were both free from the British where a bond between the blacks and Indians can be seen after the some of the Indians returned to India.

I went to see this movie at a cinema when it was released years ago. It was more than what I expected: very professionally done and authentically Guyanese. I firmly believe that this is important for all Guyanese to see, especially Indo-Guyanese youth. Watching this will help them appreciate the struggle and strength of their forefathers. It will educate them about their roots and give them a sense of pride in being Guyanese of South Asian origin. This film should be more widely available so more people could get the opportunity to see it and be enlightened. Finally, a film about OUR story and it really is one that needed to be told. I hope more movies like this will be made in the future because it is so important for us to understand our past, have pride in who we are as a people, and embrace both our South Asian and Guyanese heritage. I really applaud the great effort and thought put into this wonderful film.