Free Political Film Screenings Cinema Politica is a project organized by Montréal-based non-profit überculture, and comprises a network of several local film exhibition series across Canada, Europe and the USA.

Aristide and the Endless Revolution

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Concordia University (Montreal)
Friday January 22, 2010
Screening begins 19h30
Venue: Room H-110, 1455 de Maisonneuve O, Concordia University

In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti and the desperate need for support that country has faced and now needs more than ever, Cinema Politica is screening this excellent documentary.

We will have speakers and all donations will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti (we are asking for donations of at least $5). Please come and show your solidarity and support for the people of Haiti.

This special screening event is co-sponsored by Haiti Action Montreal, Hospitality Concordia, and Art Threat. View our evite online here.

Aristide and the Endless Revolution

Detailed account of the United States' removal of Haiti's democratically elected president, Aristide.

Nicolas Rossier / USA / 2006 / 82 min / English, French and Creole w/ Eng s.t.

One hour away from Miami the elected President of the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation was twice removed from office with the complicity of the international community. “ARSITIDE and the Endless Revolution” is a feature documentary that explores through investigative lenses the events that led to the removal of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the democratically elected President of Haiti. Filmmaker Nicolas Rossier takes the viewer into a journey of political intrigues, armed criminals posing as freedom fighters and economic fiascos. What emerges is a young democracy being constantly tested and ultimately destroyed.

The film features renown physician and anthroplogist Paul Farmer, President Aristide himself, actor and UN goodwill ambassador Danny Glover, Political commentator and linguist Noam Chomsky, Assistant Secretary of State Roger Noriega, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Expert James Dobbins, John Shattuck and many Haitian Voices.