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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When the Drum Is Beating
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 22, 2011
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
When the Drum Is Beating
Director
Whitney Dow
Description
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.
