Podcasts by Fanm on Films
A podcast highlighting Haiti and Haitians in film and TV.
Further podcasts by Ella Turenne and Martine Jean
Podcast on the topic TV und Film
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Episode 5.11: Interview with A’Lelia Bundles from 2020-06-21T19:43:16
In our season finale, we chat with writer, producer and journalist A'Lelia Bundles, great-great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker. Bundles'New York Times notable book On Her Own Ground: The Life a...
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Episode 5.10: Interview with Jason Fitzroy Jeffers from 2020-06-14T18:23:41
Jason Fitzroy Jeffers is a true Caribbean renaissance man. A filmmaker, journalist and music maker, his creative endeavors explore social issues as well as uplift Caribbean history and culture. We ...
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Special Episode: Reflections on Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-07T19:41:23
We wanted to take some time to reflect on what’s been happening in our communities. We’re feeling a lot right now: pain, frustration, anger, outrage. Our country has been on fire over the past week...
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Episode 5.9: Interview with Michelle Buteau from 2020-05-31T16:28:41
We could not stop laughing with this week’s guest Michelle Buteau! Michelle has appeared on stand-up specials on Netflix and Comedy Central, as well as an album called “Shut Up!”, which was release...
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Episode 5.8: Interview with Guetty Felin from 2020-05-24T18:25:54
This week we have a chat with filmmaker Guetty Felin. Her film, Ayiti Mon Amour, was Haiti’s first-ever Oscar-nominated film. Guetty is an award-winning independent filmmaker, teacher, and film cur...
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Episode 5.7: Fanm on Films Live! from 2020-05-10T18:19:43
This week we hosted our first live discussion and screening! We were joined by the creatives of the webseries “A Haitian’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents. Joining us live was Micheal Drew (Cre...
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Episode 5.6: Interview with Monique Morris from 2020-05-03T19:01:52
This week we have an important discussion with Dr. Monique Morris about her work examining violence against Black girls. Her documentary Pushout centers the voices of Black girls to tell their stor...
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Episode 5.5: Interview with Michele Weaver from 2020-04-26T18:22:25
This week Michele Weaver chats with us and drops gems about being an actor in Hollywood. Her candor about the business and pride in her Haitian heritage made for a great conversation! Michele Weave...
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Episode 5.4: Interview with Ethan Herisse from 2020-04-19T13:00
Up and coming actor Ethan Herisse took some time to chat with us about how he got in the business and landing his big break in the 4 part series “When They See Us,” directed by Ava DuVernay. The He...
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Episode 5.3: Interview with Dudley Alexis from 2020-04-12T17:37:05
This week we are chatting with filmmaker Dudley Alexis, director of the films “Liberty in a Soup” and most recently, the award-winning documentary, “When Liberty Burns.” Dudley just took home the $...
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Episode 5.2: Interview with Rachelle Salnave from 2020-04-05T18:16:09
We’re excited to feature Emmy Award nominated filmmaker Rachelle Salnave on Episode 2! Rachelle Salnave has balanced an extensive range of professional experiences. In a 10-year span, her documenta...
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Episode 5.1: Interview with Bechir Sylvain from 2020-03-29T19:29:45
Welcome to Season 5 of Fanm on Films! This week’s guest is actor/producer Bechir Sylvain. Bechir Sylvain is a Haitian-American actor who plays “EJ” on the TNT’s series CLAWS and “Willy” on the BET ...
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Episode 4.7: Interview with Jimmy Jean-Louis from 2019-06-30T13:00:51
In our season finale, we chat with actor/producer/humanitarian Jimmy Jean-Louis. He talks about his new film Rattlesnakes and how he got to be The Haitian on the series Heroes. He also talks about ...
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Episode 4.6: Interview with Jongnic Bontemps from 2019-06-24T02:59:43
Jongnic Bontemps is a uniquely modern film composer, harmonizing a classical education with his rich tech background. As a maestro of Silicon Valley, he wrote everything from the hip-hop infused sc...
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Episode 4.5: Interview with Nadège August from 2019-06-16T21:01:44
This week we interview Nadège August, creator and star of the the web series Bougie Dilemma and host of the podcast What the Fockery. Our in depth interview covers topics such as being a working ac...
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Episode 4.4: I Am Not Your Negro Review from 2019-06-09T18:09:18
Filmmaker Raoul Peck takes 30 pages of writing from James Baldwin and weaves image and audio together to create this masterpiece. Taking a poetic yet striking look at race in America, I Am Not Your...
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Episode 4.3: Interview w/ Nancy Bellany + Review of Saved by Grace from 2019-06-02T13:00:08
“Saved By Grace” is a delightful first film by Standup Comedian/Writer/Emcee Nancy Bellany. She wrote and stars in this faith-based comedy. Produced by Jayna Entertainment, the film also showcases ...
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Episode 4.2: Poverty, Inc. Review from 2019-05-26T19:57:41
This week we take a deep dive into disaster politics and the non-profit industrial complex with the film Poverty, Inc. Through hundreds of interviews and analysis, they raise questions about the is...
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Episode 4.1: Review of Chèche Lavi + Interview with Rachel Cantave from 2019-05-19T20:27:56
In our Season 4 premiere, we take a look at the recently completed documentary Cheche Lavi. This film is a portrait of two Haitian migrants, Robens and James, who find themselves stranded at the US...
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Episode 3.7: Kafou Review + Interview with Gilbert Mirambeau (Rebroadcast) from 2019-02-10T13:00:18
In honor of the acclaimed film “Kafou” debuting on Amazon Prime, we’re replaying our review of the movie and interview with producer Gilbert Mirambeau. There are lots of spoilers in this episode bu...
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Episode 3.6: Interview with Don Clitandre + Existencia Review from 2019-02-03T19:13:44
This visual poem is Don Clitandre’s homage to Haitian women, culture and ritual. Our interview with him delves into his childhood and relationship with his grandmother as well as his passion for vi...
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Episode 3.5: Review of Douvan Jou Ka Levé from 2019-01-27T13:00:12
Gessica Généus’ documentary film, Douvan Jou Ka Levé (The Sun Will Rise) takes an inmate look at the filmmaker’s life as she questions issues of mental health in her family. Woven in are historical...
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Episode 3.4: Interview with Steven Brun + The Endowment Review from 2019-01-20T13:00:09
This week we chat with Steven Daniel Brun about his new short film “The Endowment” also known as “La Fòs.” We opine on spirituality, being a working actor in Hollywood and more. Check out “The Endo...
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Episode 3.3: Basquiat: Rage to Riches Review + BONUS Boom for Real Review from 2019-01-13T21:47:16
This week’s episode covers two films! Our primary review is about the PBS Master’s documentary Basquiat: Rage to Riches. In a raw post-film reflection, we chat about Boom for Real, a documentary th...
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Episode 3.2: Interview with Jacquil Constant from 2019-01-06T13:00:50
In this episode we have an intimate conversation with Jacquil Constant, founder of the Haiti International Film Festival and Director of the short film Haiti is a Nation of Artists. Learn why he de...
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Episode 3.1: Interview with Director Dudley Alexis + Review of Liberty in a Soup from 2018-12-30T18:05:41
Welcome to Season 3! In our opening episode, we chat with the Director of Liberty in a Soup, Dudley Alexis. In this fascinating look at the beloved dish that is synonymous with the Haitian Revoluti...
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Episode 2.7: Luke Cage Review + Interview with Actor Macc Plaise from 2018-07-15T20:16:14
In our Season 2 finale, we take a look at Netflix’s hit series Luke Cage. Macc Plaise makes a debut in Season 2 Episode 1 entitled “Sould Brother #1.” This TV show about a hoodie-wearing superhero ...
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Episode 2.6: Barikad Review + Uncut Interview with Director Richard Senecal from 2018-07-08T20:38:33
This week, we’re reviewing the classic film “Barikad” by Richard Senecal. What happens when a maid from the Haitian poor countryside meets a boy from a wealthy Port-au-Prince middle-class family? U...
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Episode 2.5: Deported Review + Interview with Director Rachel Magloire (Rebroadcast) from 2018-07-01T21:27:35
Rebroadcast This week we take a serious look at the issue of deportation. Deported follows several men in Haiti who have one thing in common: they have been deported from the US or Canada. A striki...
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Episode 2.4: Review of The Haitian Creatives Series + Interview with Richard Louissaint from 2018-06-24T22:27:50
Created by New York-based artist Richard Louissaint, the Haitian Creatives Series is an ongoing video and photo documentary project. It first began as a long-term project to document fusion band Zi...
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Episode 2.3: Review of Tezen + Interview with Director Shirley Bruno from 2018-06-17T01:00:08
A restless daughter meets a spirit who gives her pure water. Her family devours the delicious water until they begin to suspect more than the origin of its taste. Tezen is an old Haitian folklore w...
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Episode 2.2: Review of The Tombs + Uncut Interview with Director Jerry LaMothe from 2018-06-10T13:00:51
This week’s film review is of Jerry LaMothe’s The Tombs. The film chronicles a Brooklyn man’s three-day journey through New York’s infamous central booking jail system, famously known as The Tombs....
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Episode 2.1: Kafou Review + Interview with Gilbert Mirambeau from 2018-06-03T13:00:14
Spoiler alert! This episode has a lot of reveals about the story. Season 2 opens with our review of the acclaimed film Kafou with a bonus eye-opening interview with Kafou Producer Gilbert Mirambeau...
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Episode 1.7: Review of Brooklyn to Benin + Interview with Director Régine Romain from 2018-04-15T13:00:54
Brooklyn to Benin: A Vodou Pilgrimage is a short film exploring one woman’s journey documenting the survival of traditional African religion in the Americas. The short creates an alternative cinema...
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Episode 1.6: Review of Life with Tray and Jea + Interview with Producer/Director Natasha Gaspard from 2018-04-08T13:00:41
Life with Tray and Jea is a new web series from the digital platform Mane Moves TV founded by Natasha Gaspard. The series follows two women on their journey of being young and Christian. At times f...
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Episode 1.5: Charcoal Review + Interview with Director Francesca Andre from 2018-04-01T02:00:45
Francesca Andre’s film Charcoal has sparked much-needed conversation around colorism. This week we review her award-winning short film and discuss colorism and its effects on the Haitian community ...
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Episode 1.4 Bonus: Uncut Interview with Deported Co-Director Rachele Magloire from 2018-03-25T12:30:21
Our exclusive interview with Rachele Magloire, Co-Director of the acclaimed film “Deported” dives into a candid conversation about the issues facing Haitians who had been living in the US legally, ...
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Episode 1.4: Deported Review from 2018-03-25T12:00:21
This week we take a serious look at the issue of deportation. Deported follows several men in Haiti who have one thing in common: they have been deported from the US or Canada. A striking film, thi...
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Episode 1.3: Florida Water Review + Interview with Numa Perrier from 2018-03-19T00:22:16
This week’s review is taking a close look at Numa Perrier’s short film Florida Water. The film bases its premise on a photograph which features Numa’s mother and recreates a Haitian ritual. We also...
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Episode 1.2: Black Panther Review from 2018-03-11T22:55:51
In this episode, we review the Disney/Marvel film Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler. We discuss parallels to Haitian culture and history and deeper themes of Black Panther’s significance in th...
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Episode 1.1 Bonus: Uncut Interview with Lalo’s House Director/Producer Kelley Kali from 2018-03-05T03:52:11
In this bonus episode, Kelly Kali talks with us about everything from shooting in Haiti to the inspiration for this important film on child trafficking and how her fellow USC Trojans came through t...
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Episode 1.1: Lalo’s House (Starring Garcelle Beauvais) Review from 2018-02-20T12:00:15
In our inaugural episode, we review Lalo’s House, winner of Best Short Film at the Pan African Film Festival. LALO’S HOUSE focuses on the relentless courage of Manouchka, an 11 year-old Haitian gir...
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Episode 0: Welcome to Fanm on Films from 2018-02-18T06:00:50
We are two dope fanm vanyan who came together to create “Fanm on Film”, a podcast where we review Haitian films, interview Haitian filmmakers and discuss Haitian cinema. In Episode 0, listen to El...
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