About this Event
Black History Month Screening: Jacques Roumain by Arnold Antonin (Haiti)
Join us for a special screening of Jacques Roumain's influential works as part of our Black History Month celebration. This in-person event will be held at Teachers College Columbia University.
This exploration of Haitian society of the late 19th and early 20th centuries focuses on the tormented life of one of Haiti’s most important authors and prominent political figures, Jacques Roumain. In his perceptive writings, Roumain raised questions about the issues facing Haiti that remain relevant today.
Some of Jacques Roumain’s best writings were translated by the legendary African-American poet Langston Hughes. The question is raised: what legacy has Jacques Roumain left for the future of Haitian youth.
Directed by Arnold Antonin, 2008, 111 mins, Documentary, Haiti, Creole, French (with English subtitles)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Teachers College Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, United States
USD 11.00 to USD 13.00
