Martinique, a former French colony, was unwavering in its commitment to France but the war in Algeria fanned separtist feelings. On December 23, 1962 a poster proclaiming "To Martinique Martinique" on public buildings, town halls, churches. The signers, the OJAM, was a youth organization of anti-colonials. Eighteen young Martinique "ojamistes" were indicted for conspiracy and thus France crushed the nationalist hope of Martinque.

La Martinique aux Martiniquais, l'affaire de l'O.J.A.M. (2012)
Directed by Camille Mauduech
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Algeria, France, Martinique
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La Martinique aux Martiniquais, l'affaire de l'O.J.A.M.
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