Summaries

The goudou goudou is the Haitian creole term for the sound that fills the air when a big earthquake happens. The documentary covers Haiti's recovery in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, catastrophic 7.0 earthquake in the country.

'Goudou Goudou, the ignored voices of reconstruction' is a web-documentary describing post-earthquake Haiti through the voices of the Haitian population, who have faced unbearable conditions since 12 January 2010, waiting for aid and with no possibility to voice their needs. The documentary focuses on five major issues of reconstruction. Each is narrated through the voice, work and feelings of a local Haitian radio reporter who gives us his double perspective: as a journalist, and as a Haitian. An intimate understanding of life after the catastrophe emerges through this dialog: the reality of life in the camps, the issues with rubble removal, the fear of cholera, the local perception of NGOs' work, and how the earthquake is reflected in local artwork.—Anonymous

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Genres
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Jan 11, 2011
Countries of origin France Haiti
Language French
Filming locations Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Production companies A Contre Courant

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Runtime 1h 22m
Color Color
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