October 06, 2009 — Coral Gables — The Center for Latin American Studies will present the film screening of Poto Mitan, a film about the role of Haitian women in their country’s fight in the global economy. The film will be shown at the Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami on October 12th, 2009 at 7:00PM.
The film, co-directed and co-produced by Renee Bergan and Mark Schuller, highlights the stories of five Haitian women and how their individual stories highlight globalization’ impact on Haitieir stories raise concerns over inhumane working/living conditions, violence, poverty, lack of education, and poor health care.
Each woman provides analysis on the current situation of Haiti, which is supported by Haitian NGO activists, government ministers, and scholars providing global, economic, and political context. Their accounts of inhumane treatment and images of the working conditions are contrasted with differing arguments from Haitian factory owners. The film, while providing both of these sides, gives a voice to the ongoing fight for justice in Haiti.
This film is part of the Latin American Film Series sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies. For more information on the film, contact the Center for Latin American Studies at 305.284.1854 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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