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Kanaval: A People's History of Haiti in Six Chapters

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In the lead-up to the annual Jacmel Mardi Gras, performers relate their own personal histories as well as the stories of their carnival characters, which represent moments and people from the distant, and not so distant, Haitian past.

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Calum Cooper In Their Own League Briskly paced and sometimes visually daring, Kanaval is a capturing and projection of the very spirit that makes Carnival such a celebrated cornerstone of Haiti culture. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine The film smartly situates an ongoing tradition amid the histories and legacy that inform it. It conjures the ghosts of the past and invites them to dance forward into the future. May 15, 2023 Full Review Tom Shone Sunday Times (UK) It’s a fresh way of providing a beginner’s guide. Rated: 3/5 Nov 15, 2022 Full Review Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf Kanaval is a fascinating documentary that lets Haitians speak for themselves about something we think we know: what it means for them is a cultural experience that’s uniquely Haitian. Rated: 4/5 Nov 11, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the lead-up to the annual Jacmel Mardi Gras, performers relate their own personal histories as well as the stories of their carnival characters, which represent moments and people from the distant, and not so distant, Haitian past.
Director
Dr. Leah Gordon, Eddie Hutton-Mills
Producer
Natasha Dack
Production Co
Tigerlily Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
crp
Runtime
1h 18m