Victor Schœlcher, l'abolition

Victor Schœlcher, l'abolition

1998 · 100 min · ★ 10.0 · TV Movie, Drama

The struggle of Victor Schœlcher for the abolition of slavery in the French colonies.

Directed by Paul Vecchiali · Written by Bruno Tardon

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