Translated into English for the first time, The Wretched of France contemplates the protest's lasting significance in France as well as its impact within the context of larger and comparable movements for civil rights, particularly in the US.
Abdellali Hajjat Boeken
Set against the backdrop of 1983 France, the narrative explores the March for Equality and Against Racism, a pivotal event led by youths from Vénissieux in response to rising race-based crimes and police brutality. This groundbreaking demonstration marked a significant moment in the fight against racial injustice and public unrest, highlighting the voices and struggles of marginalized communities in the working-class suburbs of Lyon.