How (not) to Build a School in Haiti

Synopsis

Development, history, and colonialism collide when a seemingly simple aid project spirals out of control in Haiti. Headstrong American Tim Myers clashes with Haitian leader Anselme Saimplice, forcing a reckoning on privilege and power.

CAST

Jack C. Newell

Director

Jim Cavnar

Founding Member of Cross International

Madame Claude

Farmer

Adam Davidson

Self

Jack C. Newell

Narrator

Barack Obama

Self

Jack C. Newell

Director

Jim Cavnar

Founding Member of Cross International

Madame Claude

Farmer

Adam Davidson

Self

Jack C. Newell

Narrator

Barack Obama

Self