
The true story of the first black artist.
Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.

Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat

George Footit

Marie Hecquet

Joseph Oller

Théodore Delvaux

Yvonne Delvaux