As part of its Human Rights Film Series, the Native American Studies Program will host a film screening and discussion of “Madan Sara” from 7-9 p.m. tonight (March 27) in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room G21, and on Zoom
“Madan Sara” tells the story of the market women of Haiti, collectively known as Madan Sara. These women entrepreneurs transport the agricultural produce from Haiti’s rural areas to the cities, where they sell it in open markets. Without the tireless effort of Madan Saras, the Haitian economy would come to a standstill, yet they are not represented within or protected by Haiti's formal economy and finance system.
The women also face economic and physical danger due to Haiti’s political instability. The film recognizes the importance of the Madan Saras and amplifies their call for human and economic rights.
Lulaine Childs, co-executive producer of the film and co-owner of Street Team Productions, will discuss the film virtually via Zoom following the film screening. The discussion will be moderated by Gwen Bergner, professor of English and Harriet E. Lyon Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies.