Fanm on Films
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast highlighting Haiti and Haitians in film and TV.
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Episode 5.11: Interview with A’Lelia Bundles
June 21, 2020 19:43 - 42 minutes - 58 MBIn 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 and Times of Madam C. J. Walker is the is the first full-scale biography of Madam Walker—the legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist. We talk about the legacy of Madam Walker, her thoughts about the Netflix series and Madam Walker's connection to Haiti.
Episode 5.10: Interview with Jason Fitzroy Jeffers
June 14, 2020 18:23 - 1 hour - 83 MBJason 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 had a great time chatting with him about his impromptu journey learning Haitian machete fencing, the importance of Caribbean storytelling, and of course, slow jams...
Special Episode: Reflections on Black Lives Matter
June 07, 2020 19:41 - 32 minutes - 44 MBWe 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. This is a turning point in American history. We want to acknowledge all those who have lost their lives senselessly...
Episode 5.9: Interview with Michelle Buteau
May 31, 2020 16:28 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBWe 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 released on Comedy Central Records. Michelle shot the Netflix feature “Always Be My Maybe” with Ali Wong and Randall Park, and recently landed...
Episode 5.8: Interview with Guetty Felin
May 24, 2020 18:25 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThis 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 curator. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in New York, she holds an MFA from the University of Paris School of Cinema. Throughout her career, she...
Episode 5.7: Fanm on Films Live!
May 10, 2020 18:19 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThis 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 (Creator and Actor), Karina Bonnefil (Actor) and Bechir Sylvain (Actor). Watch Episode 1 below and the rest of the series on YouTube.
Episode 5.6: Interview with Monique Morris
May 03, 2020 19:01 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBThis 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 stories about their lives and how they want to be seen. Monique Morris, Ed.D. is an award-winning author and social justice scholar with three...
Episode 5.5: Interview with Michele Weaver
April 26, 2020 18:22 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBThis 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 Weaver is on her way to becoming a major force in Hollywood. She is currently starring in NBC’s highly critically acclaimed drama...
Episode 5.4: Interview with Ethan Herisse
April 19, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBUp 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 Herisse family (Ethan, parents Henry and Carline, and his two little sisters Kerry-Ann and Naima) moved...
Episode 5.3: Interview with Dudley Alexis
April 12, 2020 17:37 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis 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 $30,000 Knight Made in MIA Feature Film Award, the most anticipated prize of the 37th edition of Miami Dade College’s acclaimed Miami Film Festival. An independent...
Episode 5.2: Interview with Rachelle Salnave
April 05, 2020 18:16 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBWe’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 documentary “Harlem’s Mart 125: The American Dream” won Best Documentary at the 2010 African World Documentary Film Festival in St. Louis, Missouri and was featured in the...
Episode 5.1: Interview with Bechir Sylvain
March 29, 2020 19:29 - 1 hour - 90 MBWelcome 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 streaming series, BIGGER. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Bechir studied drama at Southern Methodist University and co-founded Ground Up...
Episode 4.7: Interview with Jimmy Jean-Louis
June 30, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBIn 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 the challenges and opportunities of being a Haitian actor in Hollywood. Jimmy is a formable actor as well as a staunch advocate...
Episode 4.6: Interview with Jongnic Bontemps
June 24, 2019 02:59 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBJongnic 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 score for the Tribeca-favorite documentary United Skates, to rousing additional music for Creed II. In this interview, we cover his roots in music, how he got into...
Episode 4.5: Interview with Nadège August
June 16, 2019 21:01 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBThis 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 actress in Hollywood, the challenges of creating a webseries and dating in Los Angeles. Nadège continues to be engaged both...
Episode 4.4: I Am Not Your Negro Review
June 09, 2019 18:09 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBFilmmaker 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 Negro is a fitting tribute to the prolific work of Baldwin. We look at both the visual aspects and content...
Episode 4.3: Interview w/ Nancy Bellany + Review of Saved by Grace
June 02, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB“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 a number of comedians in the LA area, making it hard to keep quiet during this look at what happens when a church spirals into crisis....
Episode 4.2: Poverty, Inc. Review
May 26, 2019 19:57 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBThis 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 issue of world aid and it’s tendency to cripple rather than bolster the economy of developing countries. Michael Matheson Miller – Director / ProducerAnielka...
Episode 4.1: Review of Chèche Lavi + Interview with Rachel Cantave
May 19, 2019 20:27 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIn 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-Mexico border with no way forward and no one to depend on but each other. Examining an important issue facing many...
Episode 3.7: Kafou Review + Interview with Gilbert Mirambeau (Rebroadcast)
February 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBIn 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 but we had a great time chatting with Gilbert about the complexities of making a film in Haiti. Producers: Gilbert Mirambeau, Bruno Mourral,...
Episode 3.6: Interview with Don Clitandre + Existencia Review
February 03, 2019 19:13 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBThis 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 visual language. Writer/Director: Don Clitandre View Don’s film below. EXISTENTIA from Don Clitandre on Vimeo.
Episode 3.5: Review of Douvan Jou Ka Levé
January 27, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBGessica 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 and cultural elements about Haiti’s relationship to spirituality and superstition. Writer/Director: Gessica Généus Trailer Douvan Jou Ka Levé TRAILER ENG from...
Episode 3.4: Interview with Steven Brun + The Endowment Review
January 20, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBThis 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 Endowment” on YouTube.Writer/Director/Actor: Steven Daniel Brun
Episode 3.3: Basquiat: Rage to Riches Review + BONUS Boom for Real Review
January 13, 2019 21:47 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBThis 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 that takes a look at Jean-Michel Bascquiat’s early life.
Episode 3.2: Interview with Jacquil Constant
January 06, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIn 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 decided to start the film festival and the complexity of the Haitian art scene in Haiti.
Episode 3.1: Interview with Director Dudley Alexis + Review of Liberty in a Soup
December 30, 2018 18:05 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBWelcome 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 Revolution, we talk about history and Dudley’s journey in making this film. We also review the film and give our own...
Episode 2.7: Luke Cage Review + Interview with Actor Macc Plaise
July 15, 2018 20:16 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBIn 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 of the people set in Harlem is Marvel’s latest venture in bringing Black heroes to the forefront. Director: Lucy Liu Writer: Cheo...
Episode 2.6: Barikad Review + Uncut Interview with Director Richard Senecal
July 08, 2018 20:38 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis 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? Unexpected and disturbing love in a highly conventional society. A story of tenderness and sorrow. Our interview with Richard explores his intention behind the film and...
Episode 2.5: Deported Review + Interview with Director Rachel Magloire (Rebroadcast)
July 01, 2018 21:27 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MBRebroadcast 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, this documentary shares the stories of these men and how they cope with living in a land they...
Episode 2.4: Review of The Haitian Creatives Series + Interview with Richard Louissaint
June 24, 2018 22:27 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBCreated 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 Zing Experience in 2010, but as a result of his developing friendship with the Zing, he began to meet a new community of Haitian creatives....
Episode 2.3: Review of Tezen + Interview with Director Shirley Bruno
June 17, 2018 01:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBA 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 which Shirley Bruno has captured in this short film. This week we review her film as well as talk to...
Episode 2.2: Review of The Tombs + Uncut Interview with Director Jerry LaMothe
June 10, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis 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. Masterfully done, this film gives us a glimpse of what it’s like to be tangled in the web of the criminal (in)justice system. Check...
Episode 2.1: Kafou Review + Interview with Gilbert Mirambeau
June 03, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBSpoiler 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. This film will keep you at the edge of your seat and setting a standard for the quality in production and storytelling in Haitian Cinema....
Episode 1.7: Review of Brooklyn to Benin + Interview with Director Régine Romain
April 15, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBBrooklyn 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 cinematic experience of Vodou grounded in honor and respect. Check out the film here: Brooklyn to Benin: A Vodou Pilgrimage
Episode 1.6: Review of Life with Tray and Jea + Interview with Producer/Director Natasha Gaspard
April 08, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBLife 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 funny, at times heartbreaking but always real, these two provide refreshing insight into what it means to lead a life...
Episode 1.5: Charcoal Review + Interview with Director Francesca Andre
April 01, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBFrancesca 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 as well as how this conversation shows up in other African diasporic communities. For more information about Francesca and her work, check out her website.
Episode 1.4 Bonus: Uncut Interview with Deported Co-Director Rachele Magloire
March 25, 2018 12:30 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBOur 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, then convicted of a crime and subsequently deported to Haiti. We talk about the plight of these people, how she was able to find them,...
Episode 1.4: Deported Review
March 25, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThis 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, this documentary shares the stories of these men and how they cope with living in a land they are...
Episode 1.3: Florida Water Review + Interview with Numa Perrier
March 19, 2018 00:22 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis 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 interview Numa and get into more about Florida Water, her upcoming film in Edwidge Danticat and Easmanie Michel’s new film Caroline’s Wedding. Numa is...
Episode 1.2: Black Panther Review
March 11, 2018 22:55 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn 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 the Black community.
Episode 1.1 Bonus: Uncut Interview with Lalo’s House Director/Producer Kelley Kali
March 05, 2018 03:52 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn 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 to make the movie happen. It’s an insightful look into what it takes to bring a film such as this one to fruition.
Episode 1.1: Lalo’s House (Starring Garcelle Beauvais) Review
February 20, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn 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 girl, kidnapped with her little sister Phara, for an unfortunately common reason in Haiti: the two girls happened to be at the wrong place at...
Episode 0: Welcome to Fanm on Films
February 18, 2018 06:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBWe 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 Ella and Martine talk about why they started the podcast and what you can expect to hear.