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Caribbean Film Focus | The Creole Pig : Haiti’s Great Loss

Admission : $0.00 to $18.00. Museum admission is $18 for adults and free for members.

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As part of Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) Caribbean Cultural Institute programming, join us for a special film screening and conversation on the 235th anniversary of the Bois Caïman ceremony with filmmaker Dudley Alexis, artist Edouard Duval-Carrie, and FIU Professor Chantalle F. Verna. The event features the documentary The Creole Pig : Haiti’s Great Loss .

This film recounts the story of the Creole pig, a vital and resilient animal central to Haitian life for generations. Indigenous to Haiti, the Creole pig was a critical resource for peasant farmers. However, in the 1980s, an outbreak of swine flu led USDA and the Haitian government to exterminate the entire population. This drastic measure caused a severe economic blow to Haiti. The documentary explores how this mass culling accelerated Haiti’s economic decline and examines the political and social fallout. Featuring interviews with farmers, economists, educators, and political analysts, the film delves into Haiti’s history and politics to highlight the ongoing impact on Haitian lives and culture.

After the screening, join us for a post-film discussion and enjoy libations in Little Haiti. Stop at Lakou for drinks and bites (available for purchase), visit the gallery at IPC ArtSpace, and explore the studio of Edouard Duval-Carrié.

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