The Stream A holiday tradition of blackface
Is the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet depicting Saint Nicholas' helpers in black-face a cultural treasure or racism? Those who love Zwarte Piet say it's for the children and those outside The Netherlands just don't get it. The fans claim there's no racist intent. Those opposed argue the custom was born of the nation?s slave-trading past and it's a harmful and stereotypical portrayal.
Primary Title
- The Stream
Episode Title
- A holiday tradition of blackface
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 9 December 2014
Start Time
- 17 : 30
Finish Time
- 18 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Episode Description
- Is the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet depicting Saint Nicholas' helpers in black-face a cultural treasure or racism? Those who love Zwarte Piet say it's for the children and those outside The Netherlands just don't get it. The fans claim there's no racist intent. Those opposed argue the custom was born of the nation?s slave-trading past and it's a harmful and stereotypical portrayal.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Netherlands--Social life and customs
- Zwarte Piet
Genres
- Interview
- Newsmagazine
- Panel
- Talk
Course Codes
- GEOG 102
Hosts
- Femi Oke (Host)
Subjects
- Netherlands--Social life and customs
- Zwarte Piet