Our Colonial Hangover

2014 | 60 minutes | 5.5 ★ (4)

Our Colonial Hangover
  • Overview

    Our Colonial Hangover analyzes the debate surrounding the racist component of the Dutch Black Pete character. Although the debate always heats up around the time of the Saint Nicholas celebrations every December, it reached an unprecedented level of ferocity in 2013.

  • Release Date

    10 November 2014

  • DirectingSunny Bergman
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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