The narrative centers on the arrival of the first Indian indentured servants on ships like the Hesperus .
Following the 1833 abolition of slavery, British plantation owners faced a massive labor shortage. Guiana 1838 Movie
Released in 2004, is a historical docudrama that explores the recruitment of Indian indentured laborers to the British West Indies following the abolition of slavery. Directed by US-based Guyanese filmmaker Rohit Jagessar , the film highlights the exploitation of these "new slaves" and the tensions that arose between them and the newly emancipated African population on sugar plantations. Movie Overview Director: Rohit Jagessar Genre: History / Drama Release Date: September 24, 2004 Runtime: 104 minutes (originally 120 minutes) The narrative centers on the arrival of the