Laviche; A Crisis for the Poor in Haiti
Lavichè takes the problems afflicting Haitians in Haiti and juxtaposes them with the multitudes of Haitians detained in Florida immigration jails, thus linking the struggles of all Haitians and showing the role the U.S. government plays in aggravating their circumstances.
Producer:
Jean-Rene Rinvil
Director:
Jean-Rene Rinvil
Year:
2002
Duration:
28mins 07secs
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