Free to use Five Women Laughing | nappy
Free to use Five Women Laughing | nappy
- If Haiti has continued to resist and exist, it is in large part because of the persistence, discipline, and vision of valiant Haitian women. This award-winning documentary tells the stories of the indefatigable women who work at the margins to make Haiti’s economy run.The women, known as Madan Sara, work tirelessly to buy, distribute, and sell food and other essentials in markets throughout the country. Despite the obstacles faced by the women working in a sector that lacks investment, infrastructure and state assistance, the Madan Sara continue to be one of the most critical parts of the Haitian economy.
- Despite facing intense hardship and social stigma, the hard work of the Madan Sara puts their children through school, houses their families, and helps to ensure a better life for generations to come. This film amplifies the calls of the Madan Sara as they speak directly to society to share their dreams for a more just Haiti.Posted in Adult, Women's History Month
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