Healing a Nation
This documentary is an investigation into the death of Richard, a social worker from cite soleil, port-au-prince who suffered a traumatic experience and was found dead at the pscychiatric hospital.
Cast:
Dr. Guitele J.Rahill, John Wesley Placide, Delano Jean, Dr. Charlene Desir, Jean Richard Saintal
Producer:
Jean-Rene Rinvil
Director:
Jean-Rene Rinvil
Year:
2020
Duration:
54mins 10secs
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