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Haiti's Tourniquet

Haiti's Tourniquet

2008•18m
Documentary

The Confederation of Haitian Workers (CTH) invited an Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) delegation to Haiti to learn about their fight against "le plan neoliberal" and recruit help in the form of material aid and solidarity. The delegation was in Haiti from April 24 to May 25, 2008, two weeks after the country erupted in mass protest at burgeoning food prices. This video shares the stories and experiences.

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Production

IWW International Solidarity Commission

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Cody Anderson

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Paul "LouLou" Chery

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Ginette Appolon

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Levy Verice

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Hary St. Felix

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