About this Event
In partnership with Masisi Radio, Highlander Center presents a night focused on Haitian filmmakers in Miami at Little River Cultural Garden. This event brings filmmakers Monica Sorelle and Al'Ikens Plancher together for a day of films, culture, and community.
:::Afternoon Screening:::
“Mountains” (2023): Monica Sorelle 3p-5p E
In Miami’s Little Haiti, Xavier (Atibon Nazaire) makes a living as a demolition worker while his wife Esperance (Sheila Anozier) holds down two jobs to sustain their cozy household. Their routine is tested when their son Junior (Chris Renois) returns home after dropping out of college. Xavier and Esperance struggle to relate with Junior, who is no longer interested in speaking Creole with them and harbors ambitions of an artistic career path they do not understand. Xavier aspires to buy a more spacious house for his family, but still wakes up every morning, goes to work, and dismantles his neighborhood brick by brick. Yet even as construction vehicles rumble down the block, Little Haiti remains a vibrant community with traditions and rhythms distinctly its own. Monica Sorelle’s tender feature debut “Mountains” is a multigenerational drama that deftly explores the relationships between immigrants and their children, the looming threat of gentrification, and the pursuit of the American dream.
:::Evening Screening:::
"SINEMA CHAT": Al'Ikens Plancher 6p-8p E
We round out our time together with a curated film screening and interactive conversation exploring Haitian identity, memory, diaspora, and belonging. The program features five award-winning short films—Tifi, La Vie, Konpa, Boat People, and Fou—that reflect on the personal and national histories shaping Haitian communities across generations. The event concludes with a dynamic, audience-driven dialogue where viewers engage directly with the filmmaker and panelist in an open, conversational format. This unique approach invites deeper reflection on migration, resilience, and the power of storytelling in the Haitian experience.
This conversation will be led in Haitian Kreyòl and centers Haitian voices.
Light snacks/drinks provided
The space is free to attend, simply RSVP to hold your spot.
We’ll see you in class.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
7300 NW 2nd Ave, 7300 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, United States
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