This installment of CCCADI’s In the Director’s Chair with Haitian-American filmmaker David Pierre-Louis features the film Kenbe Fem.

Kenbe Fem follows David Pierre-Louis, a mission-driven, Haitian-American entrepreneur based out of Seattle, WA as he journeys to find his mother in Haiti after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake of January 2010. While immersed in the ruins, he fights to fill the gaps left by the Haitian government & various NGOs.

Part of the CCCADI Lakay se Lakay 2024 theme that celebrates the legacy of Haiti and its shared connections with the broader African Diaspora, this discussion between filmmaker David Pierre-Louis and Manolia Charlotin shines a spotlight on Haitian filmmakers and the power of visual storytelling in Haiti. 

Presented in collaboration with Kay Tita, an integrity-driven social enterprise that is dedicated to connecting resources, access, and opportunities to fuel the dreams and aspirations of historically under-resourced communities.

How to Watch:

On May 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. (EST) you can view the program on this webpage or join us via our Youtube and Facebook pages.

Lakay se Lakay:

Lakay se Lakay, which translates to Home is Home in Haitian Kreyòl is a year-long homage that celebrates the legacy of Haiti, Our Black Nation, Lakay se Lakay is a cultural odyssey through which we dedicate much of our programming. Using the lens of Haitian arts and scholarship, CCCADI explores home as a space for refuge, building family and community, preservation of traditions, a foundation for cultivating joy, and the roots of sovereignty.

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