| HAITI 201: SLAVERY, STRUGGLE, AND SURVIVAL |
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| Tuesday, 11 January 2005 00:00 | |||
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A Symposium for the Charleston Community Thursday and Friday, January 20 and 21 Hosts: Prof. Simon Lewis, Dept. of English, and Karen Moldovan, Communications Museum Co-Sponsors: Communications Museum, Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World (CLAW), Avery Research Center, Latin American 8 Caribbean Studies, Women's Studies, and Dept.of Political Science. The focus of this two-day symposium is a multifaceted examination of Haitian history, politics, art, and culture. Prominent humanities scholars from a range of disciplines - including history, literature, political science, sociology and anthropology - will join filmmakers, authors, and human rights activists to explore Haiti s past, present, and future. Hosts: Prof. Simon Lewis, Dept. of English, and Karen Moldovan, Communications Museum Co-Sponsors: Communications Museum, Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World (CLAW), Avery Research Center, Latin American 8 Caribbean Studies, Women's Studies, and Dept.of Political Science. The focus of this two-day symposium is a multifaceted examination of Haitian history, politics, art, and culture. Prominent humanities scholars from a range of disciplines - including history, literature, political science, sociology and anthropology - will join filmmakers, authors, and human rights activists to explore Haiti s past, present, and future. JAN. 20: Location for all today's events. Jewish Studies Center, Arnold Hall, 96 Wentworth Street 6:00 p,m. OPENING PUBLIC RECEPTION 7:00 p.m. DOCUMENTARY FILM AND SPEAKER Film: POTE MAK SONJE: The Raboteau Trial (2003, documentary, 56 min.) Speaker: CHRISTINE CYNN, Co-Producer and Director of Pote Mak Sonje Film Description: In 1994, the military junta that overthrew Jean-Bertrand Aristide indiscriminately massacred scores of Aristide supporters in the fishing village of Raboteau. Told from the perspective of victims of the massacre, this video documentary weaves emotional interviews and extraordinary trial footage to explore how a courageous community mobilized against formidable obstacles to bring about the landmark 2000 Raboteau Trial where victims finally confronted their attackers. As a result of the trial, sixteen military officers were convicted. About the Speaker: Following the film, Award-winning filmmaker Christine Cynn will speak and answer questions about her experiences documenting this historic trial. Dr. Cynn is an English and Women's Studies Professor at Barnard College. In addition to Pote Mak Sonje, she has produced two other films: From "C" Village to "A" Village; which focuses on reproductive healthcare, HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence in Cambodia; and The Perils of Pauline, which documents the lives of formerly homeless people living with HlV. JAN. 21 Location for Morning and Afternoon Events. Avery Research Center, 125 Bull Street Location for Evening Events: Jewish Studies Center, Arnold Hall, 96 Wentworth Street 11:00 a.m. GALLERY OPENING (Avery) - Exhibition of Haitian art and artifacts 1:30-3:00 p.m. First Panel Discussion: A CULTURAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF HAITI (Avery) Panelists: Dr. Jean Jonaissaint (Duke University), Dr, CaroIle Charles (CUNY), and Dr. Jennie Smith (Mt, Berry College) 3:30-5:00 p.m. Second Panel Discussion: THE POLITICS OF HAITI (Avery) Panelists: Dr. Robert Fatton (University of Virginia), Dr. Percy Hintzen (University of Berkeley), and MichelIe Karshan (Former Press Secretary for Jean-Bertrand Aristide) 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC RECEPTION (Jewish Studies Center) 7:00 p.m. DOCUMENTARY FILM AND SPEAKER (Jewish Studies Center) Film: THE AGRONOMIST (2003, documentary, 90 min.) Speaker: NADINE DOMINIQUE, Daughter of Jean dominique; Director Fondation Eko Vwa Jean Dominique. Add your comment
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