Summaries

Documents the violent lives of gang leaders in Haiti's worst slum, focusing on two brothers loyal to then-President Aristide.

In the slum of Cité Soleil, President Aristide's most loyal supporters were ruling as kings. The five major gang leaders were controlling heavily armed young men; the Chiméres. The Secret army of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. "Ghosts of Cité Soleil" is a film about Billy and Haitian 2pac. Two brothers. Gang Leaders of the Chiméres.—Asger Leth

Details

Keywords
  • violence
  • gang
  • brother brother relationship
  • gangster
  • politics
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date May 2, 2007
Countries of origin United States Denmark
Official sites Official site
Language English French Haitian
Filming locations Haiti
Production companies Nordisk Film Independent Pictures (II) Sak Pasé Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $48752
Opening weekend US & Canada $7100
Gross worldwide $218444

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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