Filmmaker Bruno Mourral uses comedy to discuss a dark topic and does a great job at showcasing Haiti’s vibrant culture through its music, food, art and infrastructure.
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Not only does this film shed light on the kidnapping crisis in Haiti, but it allowed a son to spotlight how his own father, French diplomat Paul-Henri Mourral, fell victim to the violence in Haiti and was tragically killed in a carjacking in 2005.
Overcoming dangerous conditions, the “Kidnapping, Inc.” cast and crew persevered to tell a story that gives the Haitians a voice and provides them with some hope that the condition of their country will get better.
When available for distribution by XYZ Films, this is a film highly recommended for its message and what it explores. And hopefully, it inspires a new era of Haitian filmmakers to tell their own stories.
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