Knowledge and Freedom Foundation-supported FOKAL production of a documentary film by director Richard Senecal on the situation and living conditions of Haitian students in the Dominican Republic. This documentary film, tentatively titled "Malpasse" will be shot over a period of nine months on both sides of border and in cities such Port-au-Prince, Cap Haitien, Jeremiah, Santiago and Santo Domingo.
The director is interested in this migration of young Haitians, which finds its origin in the ongoing political crisis in Haiti and the near-bankruptcy of the Haitian education system. These young people, most of whom are middle class in Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitien with an education level at least equal to that of their fellow Dominicans, pay graduate studies in medicine, engineering, architecture etc.. ; Through this documentary, they will be monitored in their quest for better training, a better future. Their economic problems, integration and perception of their peers Dominicans are also discussed.
With "Malpasse," Richard Senecal will look beyond the simple issue of Haitian students in the Dominican Republic. The film attempts to overcome old animosities among others, the Haitian occupation of the island and the thorny issue of bateys to show that to live together across differences, prejudice and the weight of history is still possible.
Richard Senecal is a director. In 20 years of professional experience, he has directed several films, documentaries, commercials and music videos. He is best known for directing dramas like "Barikad" and "Cousins."
The director is interested in this migration of young Haitians, which finds its origin in the ongoing political crisis in Haiti and the near-bankruptcy of the Haitian education system. These young people, most of whom are middle class in Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitien with an education level at least equal to that of their fellow Dominicans, pay graduate studies in medicine, engineering, architecture etc.. ; Through this documentary, they will be monitored in their quest for better training, a better future. Their economic problems, integration and perception of their peers Dominicans are also discussed.
With "Malpasse," Richard Senecal will look beyond the simple issue of Haitian students in the Dominican Republic. The film attempts to overcome old animosities among others, the Haitian occupation of the island and the thorny issue of bateys to show that to live together across differences, prejudice and the weight of history is still possible.
Richard Senecal is a director. In 20 years of professional experience, he has directed several films, documentaries, commercials and music videos. He is best known for directing dramas like "Barikad" and "Cousins."
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