Documentary Premiere: The Forgotten Occupation
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Film Director Alain Martin comes to campus to screen his new documentary on the US Marine Occupation of Haiti.
The Adelphi History Department is bringing film director Alain Martin to campus to screen his new documentary 鈥淭he Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti.鈥� The film uncovers unseen footage of the US Marine Occupation of Haiti (1915-1934) and juxtaposes it with contemporary conversations with Haitian immigrants and refugees, exploring the cultural and political consequences of US engagement abroad.
Director Martin will be joined by the students of Dr. Micah Oelze鈥檚 Caribbean History class, who will provide live commentary and host a Q&A on the film.
This event is sponsored by the History Department, Honors Program, Latin America Studies, and African, Black, & Caribbean Studies.
For any questions, email Micah Oelze at moelze@adelphi.edu.