ForgottenFaces/white/biracial Haitians (Part 3)

Directed by David Ritter

Forgotten Faces is a video documentary project that raises awareness of and celebrates the minority ethnic groups of the West Indies. Many people are unaware of the existence of populations of Jamaicans and Haitians of white European, Chinese, East Indian, and Middle Eastern descent, living in Jamaica and Haiti. These ethnic groups are diminishing in the West Indies, but have played very important roles in the history of these countries and their culture. People interviewed are from diverse backgrounds, including: celebrity, middle class, those with political goals, those who wish to affect their country in massive ways, and those who simply want to live their lives in the country they love. General reactions to white Jamaicans and white Haitians range from amazement to shock and disbelief, and, even to hostility. These reactions are followed by questions: Who are these people? How did they get here? What is their "story"? How do other Jamaicans and Haitians feel about them? Forgotten Faces addresses these questions.

some of these minority groups have experienced racism and discrimination from both their governments and the general populace. Many of these incidents have gone unreported and have, in some cases, been renumbered in the history books of Jamaica, Haiti, and the United States. These people have a story to tell about their hardships and about their accomplishments.


Aesthetic treatment and artistic voice:
Through interviews with Jamaicans of white European, Chinese, East Indian, and Middle Eastern descent, and Haitians of similar descent, Forgotten Faces raises awareness to the existence of these minority groups and tells some of the history of how they migrated to Jamaica and Haiti. Those interviewed span generations, providing a contemporary and historical context. The interviews take place in the homes and businesses owned by those being interviewed, or in public places, such as a café. Touching on subjects, including race, politics, and culture, the interviews reveal the way in which these minority groups are woven into the fabric of West Indian life. Historic and contemporary images of Haiti and Jamaica, as well as Haitian and Jamaican historical figures, supplement the interview footage, helping to tell the stories of migration and the forming of the minority communities.

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[information213]

This documentary is quite interesting. I am a Haitian American and as I get older, I am more fascinated by the roots and culture of Haiti. I plan to learn even more about this wonderful country that I have visited quite a few times since I was a child and I commend you on this film, as I have learned so much from it so far. Thanks so much and God bless you!

[ForgottenFaces001]

@information213 thank you so much for taking the time to watch it. it means so much to me that many people of all different backgrounds find this documentary to be a meaningful and of use to them. i wil be working on more in the future so i hope you keep tabs on my channel and see more when in the near future

[information213]

@ForgottenFaces001 Thanks. I am now a subscriber. Just out of curiosity, what sparked your interest in these films? Do you have personal ties to Haiti yourself? Your work is quite remarkable. I have also taken a look at some of your other videos. Blessings.

[ForgottenFaces001]

@information213 i am a resident of Haiti though i am in the process of moving back to Jamaica. as a person of European descent i have dealt with many uninformed mindsets in the Caribbean and from people from north america where i was educated the idea people have about caribbean identity and how how people of non black heritage can in their minds have nothing to do with Caribbean culture and that they must feel out of place. as you watch the documentary you will see what i mean.

[Antillespatriot12]

@ForgottenFaces001 :). You welcome.

[ForgottenFaces001]

@Antillespatriot12 ok i will, thank you for the encouragement and idea. respect-David

[Antillespatriot12]

@ForgottenFaces001 They're great. Go for it.

[ForgottenFaces001]

@Antillespatriot12 i dont think so. thank you for the suggestion. i have PR people helping me now so i will suggest that to them.

[Antillespatriot12]

@ForgottenFaces001 Have you tried the Biography channel?