“Madan Sara” — film screening and discussion with director Etant Dupain
The film centers on the informal status of women in Haitian society and their importance to that same society and how it functions.
We will also show a clip from Etant’s new film “The Fight For Haiti”
The women known as Madan Sara in Haiti work tirelessly to buy, distribute, and sell food and other essentials in markets throughout the county. Despite the obstacles faced by the women working in a sector that lacks investment, infrastructure, and state assistance, the Madan Sara continues to be one of the most critical parts of the Haitian economy and of who we are as a country.
The Madan Sara documentary tells the stories of these indefatigable women who work at the margins to make Haiti’s economy run. Despite facing intense hardship and social stigma, the hard work of the Madan Sara puts their children through school, houses their families, and helps to ensure a better life for generations to come. Directed by Etant Dupain. (in French and Haitian Creole w/English subtitles)
Time: 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM EST
Free!
