Lapo Chapé
" This documentary thus explores the themes of skin color and mixed heritage from a unique perspective, through a series of testimonies that shed light on the invisible influences of history.These influences have shaped our social representations and continue to challenge our perceptions of identity today.
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The term "Lapo Chapé", derived from Martinican Creole, means "the skin color that escapes the status of a slave." This documentary thus explores the themes of skin color and mixed heritage from a unique perspective, through a series of testimonies that shed light on the invisible influences of history. These influences have shaped our social representations and continue to challenge our perceptions of identity today.
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- Release date
- Sep 20, 2025
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- Language
- French
- Country
- France, Guadaloupe
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