La Source

2012

1 hr. 25 min.

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Josue Lajeunesse, a janitor from Haiti working at Princeton, returns to his country after the 2010 earthquake to help his village find clean water.

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one of the greatest documentaries ever made..... this isnt a must watch... it is a HAVE TO WATCH!! this is one of those movies that i think should be seen by everyone in the world......... not only that, but it's visually incredible to watch... everything about this documentary is incredible........... wow... the only down side of this movie is that now, i feel so insignificant and wish i would do more with my time and life...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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amazing documentary about Josue Lajeunesse, a janitor at Princeton, who helps his former friends and family in Haiti by leading the way in providing clean water for their village. A feel good movie about human nature

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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It was inspiring, interesting and so heartfelt! So amazing to see what a few people with a dream can accomplish!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Genuinely inspiring, eye opening and beautifully filmed. This documentary is a powerful reminder of the change we can make in the world and how every triumph is worth every bit of struggle. I was moved by every moment and absolutely loved the cinematography & score. Highly recommend seeing it and supporting the cause the film is about!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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In a world of hyped/biased/hyperbolic documentaries, La Source delivers one of the most authentic, community building experiences I've had in a while. La Source is a great reminder that there are everyday heroes around us that subtly and powerfully give life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Best documentary about a Haitian janitor that I've ever seen! Seriously, great film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Patrick Shen

Director

Don Cheadle

Narrator

Patrick Shen

Screenwriter

Brandon Vedder

Screenwriter

David Salzberg

Executive Producer

Christian Tureaud

Executive Producer

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

Some documentaries just make you feel good about the world and the people in it, and "La Source" is definitely one of those.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 9, 2012

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Scott Wold

Paste Magazine

Although audiences may find themselves similarly frustrated by the film's reduction in scope, it nevertheless effectively focuses on the efforts of Josue Lajeunesse and his vision of building out the foundation laid by his father.

Rated: 7.5/10

Sep 28, 2012

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Chris Barsanti

Film Journal International

In this gleaming little gem of a documentary, a janitor devotes everything to the cause of bringing fresh water to his Haitian village. It's the rare example of an issue film that lets its subjects sell the story instead of having it thrust upon them.

Aug 2, 2012

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Synopsis

Josue Lajeunesse, a janitor from Haiti working at Princeton, returns to his country after the 2010 earthquake to help his village find clean water.

Director: Patrick Shen
Executive Producer: David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud, Nancy Luyen, Regina Manian
Screenwriter: Patrick Shen, Brandon Vedder
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016