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Queen Nanny

2015 · 59 min

A sober, educational historical documentary that informs more than it thrills, best for viewers curious about resistance history.

Directed by
Roy T. Anderson
Genres
Documentary
Tagline
Legendary Maroon Chieftainess
Overview
Queen Nanny documents the struggle for freedom by the Jamaican Maroons, led by the indomitable 18th century military genius, Nanny of the Maroons.

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Directed by
Roy T. Anderson
Genres
Documentary
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • freedom
    • rebellion
    • race
    • colonialism
    • war
    Places
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
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    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Roy T. Anderson
    Written by
    Roy T. Anderson
    Runtime
    59 min
    Country
    Jamaica
    Languages
    English

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