Poto Mitan (2009)
Told through compelling lives of five courageous Haitian women workers, Poto Mitan gives the global economy a human face. Each woman’s personal story explains neoliberal globalization, how it is gendered, and how it impacts Haiti: inhumane working/living conditions, violence, poverty, lack of education, and poor health care.
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Cast
- Edwidge Danticat - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Renée Bergan
Editing: Renée Bergan
Language: Français, Haitian; Haitian Creole
Original Language: ht
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poto Mitan about?
- Told through compelling lives of five courageous Haitian women workers, Poto Mitan gives the global economy a human face. Each woman’s personal story explains neoliberal globalization, how it is gendered, and how it impacts Haiti: inhumane working/living conditions, violence, poverty, lack of education, and poor health care.
- Who stars in Poto Mitan?
- Poto Mitan stars Edwidge Danticat.
- How long is Poto Mitan?
- Poto Mitan has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).