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Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment.

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Country

Canada

Language

English

Premiere

Ottawa Premiere

Duration

10’min

Genre

Short Doc

Year

2024

Subtitles

French

Cast

Ronaldo Myrthil

Synopsis

Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment. Through griot, she shares a story of struggle, legacy, and strength, bridging past and present to preserve her heritage.

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Ronaldo Myrthil, a Haitian filmmaker based in Canada, explores diasporic narratives and cultural identities, highlighting Haitian resilience through his short film about Mikerlande Metellus, exiled since 1991. A former participant in entrepreneurship competitions and a professional in the banking sector, he combines cinema and community engagement to preserve collective memory.

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Details

Date:
March 29
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
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Venue

Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N4 Canada