Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution

Name: Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2009-01-01
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Edwidge Danticat, Jacques Derosena, Krystel Roche

2009| 0h 54m| IMDb 5.1

Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution (2009) is currently streaming in the UK on PBS America On Demand. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Documentary History

The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic --- traumatizing Southern planters, inspiring U.S. Blacks, and invigorating anti-slavery activist world-wide. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.

Director: Noland Walker