Documentary investigates role of media and politics in post-quake reconstruction efforts
(Cannes, France) – ID Communications announces the World market premiere of “Haiti Untold” a feature-length documentary taking us behind the scenes of the aftermath of Haiti's 2010 Earthquake. The film presents an overview of progress in the country in the last 3 years and features Joey Adler, CEO of OnexOne Foundation, Donna Karan (DKNY), George Laraque, retired pro hockey player, Sean Penn, founder and CEO of J/P Haitian Relief Organization (JPHRO) and other key organizations who played an important role during the first months of the response.
"We are pleased to bring the film to Cannes for its world market premiere. Though the eathquake happend now more than 3 years ago, the film brings much needed positive attention to a country still very much re-building" says the film's co-director and Executive producer Dan Shannon. "In that context it is quite stark the contrast between the way the country in all its challenges, is portrayed in mainstream media, and what you see on the ground." says Mr. Shannon
Haiti Untold provides an unusual counter point-of-view on the mainstream media's treatment of the country since the disaster, looking at the impact of a 'first-world' media bias on the "Haitian story".
"We had great access to key players from organisations whose story has yet to be properly told in the media. But perhaps the most striking narrative is that of Jean marc Jean-François, a young Haitian man who speaks to the future of his country, the hopes and dreams of an emerging working class looking to build a future for themselves. It is time this story be told." Says Mr Shannon, the film's producer and co-director.
Haiti Untold screens at Cannes Market on May 15, 6pm at the PALAIS E Cinema.
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About ID Vision Films
ID Vision Films. is a Montreal-based documentary production company with a small slate of theatrical and television documentaries destined to international audiences.
About the Director/Proucer team
Dan Shannon and Isabelle Depelteau have written and directed more than a dozen documentaries together since 1986. Dan and Isabelle’s collaborations have most often focused on character-driven stories led by strong protagonists.
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