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Film Screening and Q&A with Producer of The Heroes of the Massacre River

Date
Tue March 10th 2026, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Event Sponsor
Stanford Global Studies Division
Location
Building 200, History Corner
450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 200, Stanford, CA 94305
Room 307

Producer Samuel Dameus will discuss his film, The Heroes of the Massacre River, a powerful documentary that chronicles the stories of the pioneers behind the construction of the historic Canal of Ouanaminthe, a project that united Haitians across the nation and the diaspora. This film celebrates the groundbreaking efforts of key figures, including Dr. Bertrude Albert, Dr. Naismy-Mary Fleurant, Architect Wideline Pierre, Economist Etzer Emile, and dedicated canal workers Milourie Sylfrard, Theodore Johnson, and Joseph Pressoir, guided by the investigative journey of Max Angie Clervil.

This event is part of the "Haiti: Past, Present, and Futures" event series organized by Professor Rachel Jean-Baptiste (History and African & African American Studies).