When the Drum Is Beating

Apr 22 2011 Not Rated 1h 24m
Documentary, Music

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

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Directed by

Whitney Dow

Production Countries

Haiti, United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
22
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA