In her childhood, filmmaker Alexandrine Benjamin experienced the struggles of life in Haiti, a country with a troubled past and present. She had to work hard for every step of her education and career. When it came to making her first short feature film, there was no question that she would depict Haiti with love, care, and a deep hope for its people. Her first short feature is N Ap Boule (“Through the Barricades”), which depicts a couple attempting to get to the hospital so that she can give birth. In our conversation, we talk about the film, about life in Haiti for the most vulnerable, about Alexandrine’s work, and about her belief that Haiti can get back on its feet.
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