Film Series: Poto Mitan; Haitian Women, Pillars of the Global Economy
Sunday, March 18, 7 PM
We are showing Poto Mitan as part of Women’s History Month.
Told through the lives of five compelling Haitian women, Poto Mitan gives the global economy a human face. Each woman’s personal story explains neoliberal globalization, how it is gendered, and how it impacts Haiti: inhumane working/living conditions, violence, poverty, lack of education, and poor health care.
While the film offers in-depth understanding of Haiti, its focus on women’s subjugation, worker exploitation, poverty, and resistance demonstrates these are global struggles. Through their activism, these women demonstrate that despite monumental obstacles, change is possible.
Films are shown at 7 p.m. Sundays at the Center, 96 Harlow Street, Bangor, and are followed by a discussion.
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