Film10of10: Take 5 min to experience the impact of donated goods and US subsidized imports on Haitians

January 22, 2016

Last day of CSFilm’s commemoration of the 6th anniversary of the Haiti earthquake.  Take a break today or over the weekend to learn from and share Haitian perspectives.

Today, A multi-generational cobbler’s livelihood is put at risk when donated and imported shoes flood the market after the 2010 earthquake and the subsequent lifting of trade barriers.

Director and Videographer: Jenipher W. Charles
Sound: Bichara Villarson, Interviewer: Jessy Kernizan, Editor: Evens Louis

Host a Screening                                                                                                  Buy the DVD

Jenipher Charles is passionate about photography and videography and takes pride in being one of the few camerawomen in Haiti. She worked as a multimedia director at a local organization and now serves as a reporter at Groupe Mèdialternatif. She has produced several reports on women’s rights.

 

Watch another of the 10 short films: Owning Our Future – Haitian Perspectives in Film, and thanks for your support!

Related Posts:

Video Editing and Post-Production Course, 7 Online Sessions – Starts 10/21/26

Video Editing and Post-Production Course, 7 Online Sessions – Starts 10/21/26

Sep 11, 2026

Michael Sheridan is one of the best teachers one could hope to have. He has a genuine commitment to facilitating students’ ability to realize their vision, which is backed by a deep understanding of technology and technique. I had the pleasure of hiring Michael to teach over twenty years, and student reviews were always excellent.

Five Dark Years – the Fall of Humanity and the Silencing of a Generation

Aug 15, 2026

Five years have passed since the fall of Afghanistan—a period that, for millions of people, has meant far more than lost years. It has been five years of humiliation, deprivation, fear, silence, and the gradual erosion of hope and human dignity.

Five years ago, Afghanistan fell into the hands of a group that, instead of building a future, closed the doors of life on its people. During these five years, the Taliban have not moved toward reform or change. On the contrary, with each passing day, restrictions have expanded and life has become increasingly difficult for millions of Afghans. The rights to education, work, freedom of movement, social participation, and many of the most basic freedoms of human beings—particularly women and girls—have been taken away.

0 Comments