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Boat People

Directed by Al'Ikens Plancher
United States
2024
10 mins

Inspired by true events, a Haitian refugee fights to survive the inhumane conditions at Guantánamo Bay.

  • Year
    2024
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    Haitian Creole
  • Premiere Status
    Other
  • Director
    Al'Ikens Plancher
  • Producer
    Romola Lucas, Lauren Monzon, Yaphet Jackman, Ronald Baez, Timothy Mark Davis
  • Writer
    Al'Ikens Plancher
  • Cinematographer
    Juan Camilo Barriga
  • Editor
    Flor Portieri
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Local Miami Film, An kreyòl, Short
  • Award
    Made in MIA Short

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