When the Drum Is Beating

When the Drum Is Beating

84 mins | Documentary | April 22, 2011

The 20-member band Septentrional has been making music for 62 years as Haiti's most celebrated big band. This inspirational doc charts the history of Haiti from its independence from French colonialism to 2010's devastating earthquake-all set to the vibrant music of Septentrional and punctuated with personal memories.

When the Drum Is Beating

84 mins | Documentary | April 22, 2011

When the Drum Is Beating
The 20-member band Septentrional has been making music for 62 years as Haiti's most celebrated big band. This inspirational doc charts the history of Haiti from its independence from French colonialism to 2010's devastating earthquake-all set to the vibrant music of Septentrional and punctuated with personal memories.
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Original title When the Drum Is Beating
Directors Whitney Dow
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