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Black Coffee (2007)

Black Coffee poster
Directed by
Irene Angelico
Genre
documentary film
Country
Canada
Runtime
2h 52m
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary explores the global history and impact of coffee, from its origins to its role in trade and culture. It traces the bean's journey through economics, politics, and social movements.

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What happens

Irene Lilienheim Angelico (born December 9, 1946) is a Canadian film director, producer and writer. known for socially engaged documentaries, particularly on issues related to racism, antisemitism, human rights, media representation, and social justice. Her work often combines investigative journalism with personal testimony and historical analysis. She is known documentaries and series, which include Dark Lullabies, The Cola Conquest, and First to Stand. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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